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Ancient Roman camps from secret military mission spotted using Google Earth By Tom Metcalfe published 3 May 23 An archaeologist using Google Earth has spotted the traces of three Roman military camps in the southern Jordanian desert, prompting a rethink of the region's history.
Modern humans migrated into Europe in 3 waves, 'ambitious and provocative' new study suggests By Charles Q. Choi published 3 May 23 Modern humans migrated into Europe in three waves: 54,000, 45,000 and 42,000 years ago, a new study claims.
25,000-year-old human DNA discovered on Paleolithic pendant from Siberian cave By Jennifer Nalewicki published 3 May 23 Scientists used a new, noninvasive method to successfully isolate DNA found on the prehistoric artifact.
1st-century Buddha statue from ancient Egypt indicates Buddhists lived there in Roman times By Owen Jarus published 2 May 23 Buddhists lived in Egypt during Roman times, a 1st-century Buddha statue found in Berenike suggests.
3,000-year-old 'bear' bone from Alaska isn't what it seems By Tom Metcalfe published 2 May 23 A bone found in a cave in Alaska and thought to from a bear is actually from a human, casting new light on the genetics of Native American peoples.
Cosmic rays reveal 2,500-year-old subterranean burial in ancient Greek necropolis By Kristina Killgrove published 2 May 23 Cosmic rays have revealed an underground Greek tomb in Naples, Italy.
Double hoard of Viking treasure discovered near Harald Bluetooth's fort in Denmark By Tom Metcalfe published 1 May 23 A metal detectorist has unearthed two hoards of Viking silver in a field in Denmark, including coins made during the reign of the powerful Danish king Harald Bluetooth.
Ancient 'urine flasks' for smelling (and tasting) pee uncovered in trash dump at Caesar's forum in Rome By Kristina Killgrove published 1 May 23 Archaeologists have unearthed 500-year-old 'urine flasks' at a medical dump within Caesar's forum in Rome.
Ancient necropolis unearthed just feet away from bustling Paris train station By Sascha Pare published 28 April 23 An archaeological dig ahead of planned construction work in the heart of the city has uncovered the 2,000-year-old remains of adults, children and even a funerary pig.
Seemingly 'empty' burial mound is hiding a 1,200-year-old Viking ship By Tom Metcalfe published 28 April 23 Ground-penetrating radar has revealed the outline of a Viking ship in a mound in southwest Norway that was once thought to be empty.
