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Shroud of Turin wasn't laid on Jesus' body, but rather a sculpture, modeling study suggests
A 3D analysis comparing the way fabric falls on a human body versus a low-relief sculpture shows that the Shroud of Turin was not based on a real person.
2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia
A new analysis used near-infrared photography to shed light on the methods and tools for creating tattoos in the Early Iron Age Pazyryk culture.
Archaeologists discover 1,800-year-old Roman watchtower built to protect the empire during Marcus Aurelius' reign
Archaeologists are excavating a Roman-era watchtower in Croatia that was "built in a strategic location" on the banks of the Danube River.
Archaeologists discover 'Land of the White Jaguar,' centuries-old stronghold of rebel Maya in Mexico
Archaeologists in Mexico have finally discovered the 'Land of the White Jaguar,' a stronghold for Maya rebels for nearly 110 years in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Sticky goo in 2,500-year-old bronze jars finally identified, settling 70-year debate
A cutting-edge chemical analysis of a mystery substance that had stymied experts for 70 years finally revealed its identity.
4,000-year-old handprint discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb offering
Researchers have unveiled an ancient Egyptian handprint that was left on a soul house tomb offering 4,000 years ago.
Meskalamdug's Helmet: One of the world's oldest helmets depicts a Mesopotamian prince's man bun
This 15-karat gold helmet was discovered in a royal tomb at Ur, but it may only have been worn for ceremonial purposes.
What happened to Rome after the empire fell?
Rome continued on after the Western Roman Empire fell but faced war and a population crash.
