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Humans have left clues of our existence throughout time, leaving behind burials, artifacts and written records that hint at our evolution, beliefs, practices and cultures. Studying the archaeological record shows us that the oldest known bones belonging to Homo sapiens are 300,000 years old, or that the world’s oldest civilizations arose at least 6,000 years ago.
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Oseberg tapestry: Viking Age artwork from a boat burial that may depict the Norse tree of life
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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How is Roman concrete still standing after 2,000 years?
By Elana Spivack Published
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'Very rare' African ebony figurines found in 1,500-year-old Christian burials in Israeli desert
By Laura Geggel Published
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World's oldest star chart may be 2,300 years old and from China — but not everyone agrees
By Joanna Thompson Published
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Humans reached southern South America by 14,500 years ago, genomes from 139 Indigenous groups reveal
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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'Quite enigmatic': Rare stone carving of Assyrian king surrounded by gods discovered in Iraq
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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4,000-year-old stone-lined burial discovered in Morocco
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient Egyptians
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Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert
By Owen Jarus Published
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Ancient Egyptians drew the Milky Way on coffins and tombs, linking them to sky goddess, study finds
By Owen Jarus Published
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Hidden messages found on 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in Paris
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan
By Owen Jarus Published
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Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door
By Owen Jarus Published
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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
By Owen Jarus Published
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What is the 'Eye of Horus' and why is it found in so many ancient Egyptian burials?
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Major' ancient Egyptian town discovered — and it has a jug stamped with the name of Nefertiti's daughter
By Owen Jarus Published
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Romans
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How is Roman concrete still standing after 2,000 years?
By Elana Spivack Published
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2,000-year-old bed barricade unearthed in Pompeii house — likely a family's last attempt to escape Vesuvius' eruption
By Jess Thomson Published
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1,800-year-old warhorse cemetery held remains of a beloved horse — and a man considered an 'outsider' to Roman society
By Laura Geggel Published
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Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest
By Ben Turner Published
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Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds
By Owen Jarus Published
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Lion mauled gladiator to death 1,800 years ago in Roman Britain, controversial study suggests
By Owen Jarus Published
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Mass grave of Roman-era soldiers discovered beneath soccer field in Vienna
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Archaeologists may have finally discovered famous 'lost' canal built by Julius Caesar's uncle
By Taylor Mitchell Brown Published
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Vikings
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Oseberg tapestry: Viking Age artwork from a boat burial that may depict the Norse tree of life
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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'If it was a man, we would say that's a warrior's grave': Weapon-filled burials are shaking up what we know about women's role in Viking society
By Laura Geggel Published
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7 myths about the Vikings that are (almost) totally false
By Tom Metcalfe Published
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Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers?
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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'Vulva stone' and coin jewelry among remarkable treasures discovered at Viking burial site in Norway
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Were the Vikings really that violent?
By Margaret Osborne Published
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1,200-year-old Viking cemetery with 'stone ship' burials discovered in Sweden
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Why didn't the Vikings colonize North America?
By Owen Jarus Published
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4,000-year-old stone-lined burial discovered in Morocco
By Owen Jarus Published
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'Ultimate adventure story': Submerged stone circles reveal perilous migration of prehistoric people to far northern Scotland 11,000 years ago
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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Viking DNA helps reveal when HIV-fighting gene mutation emerged: 9,000 years ago near the Black Sea
By Kristina Killgrove Published
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