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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Prosciutto di Portici: A portable sundial that looks like a pork leg — and it was likely owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law before Mount Vesuvius erupted
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Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history
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Celtic quiz: Test your knowledge about these fierce tribes once described by Julius Caesar
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Science news this weekEarth's 'leaking' core and strange signals from space
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'I did a bit of a dance': Detectorist finds gold 'mourning ring' engraved with skull and date in UK field
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Ancient cave burial of 'Jesus' midwife' may actually hold a princess
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Newly discovered 'ghost' lineage linked to ancient mystery population in Tibet, DNA study finds
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3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the New Kingdom discovered near Luxor
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Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead
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Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert
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Ancient Egyptians drew the Milky Way on coffins and tombs, linking them to sky goddess, study finds
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Hidden messages found on 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk in Paris
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'Royal Egyptian inscription' of Ramesses III's name is first of its kind discovered in Jordan
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Tomb of ancient Egyptian prince discovered at Saqqara — and it has a giant 'false' pink door
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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
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What is the 'Eye of Horus' and why is it found in so many ancient Egyptian burials?
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Prosciutto di Portici: A portable sundial that looks like a pork leg — and it was likely owned by Julius Caesar's father-in-law before Mount Vesuvius erupted
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Infant twins buried together in Roman Croatia may have died from lead poisoning
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How is Roman concrete still standing after 2,000 years?
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2,000-year-old bed barricade unearthed in Pompeii house — likely a family's last attempt to escape Vesuvius' eruption
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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
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Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
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Mini ice age was final death blow to Roman Empire, unusual rocks in Iceland suggest
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Severe drought helped bring about 'barbarian' invasion of Roman Britain, study finds
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Lion mauled gladiator to death 1,800 years ago in Roman Britain, controversial study suggests
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Archaeologist sailed a Viking replica boat for 3 years to discover unknown ancient harbors
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OpinionViking Age women may have wielded weapons when pregnant, sagas and ancient artifacts hint
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Oseberg tapestry: Viking Age artwork from a boat burial that may depict the Norse tree of life
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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
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7 myths about the Vikings that are (almost) totally false
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Hårby Valkyrie: A 1,200-year-old gold Viking Age woman sporting a sword, shield and ponytail
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Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers?
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'Vulva stone' and coin jewelry among remarkable treasures discovered at Viking burial site in Norway
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Were the Vikings really that violent?
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