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5,000-year-old stone tomb discovered in Spain is 43 feet long — and it holds many prehistoric burials
A large, 5,000-year-old dolmen has been discovered by archaeologists in southern Spain.
7-year-old Maya child had green jade 'tooth gem,' new study finds
Archaeologists already knew that adult Maya had tooth inlays, but this is some of the first evidence that children also had tooth bling.
Statuette of a Comic Actor: A 2,000-year-old depiction of a Roman actor letting one rip
The ancient Romans had a soft spot for physical comedy (aka fart jokes), as exemplified by a bronze figurine of a comic actor.
'Cleopatra's Final Secret' documentary reveals hundreds of coins and port found in Egypt. But does that mean Cleopatra was buried there?
Hundreds of coins that depict Cleopatra VII have been discovered in an Egyptian temple. The archaeologist who led the team believes the female pharaoh's tomb is nearby.
1,600-year-old coin hoard found in complex tunnel system under Galilee dates to last Jewish rebellion against Romans
Archaeologists found a 1,600-year-old coin hoard dating to the final Jewish revolt against Romans.
Did ancient Egyptians really booby-trap the pyramids?
The ancient Egyptians didn't want tomb robbers to pilfer treasures in the pyramids, so how did they stop thieves?
Science news this week: The world's oldest mummy, and an ant that mates with clones of a distant species
Science news this week Sept. 20, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Ötzi quiz: What do you know about the Iceman mummy who was murdered 5,300 years ago in the Alps?
Think you know a lot about Ötzi the Iceman? Don't get left in the cold — take our quiz!
Anthropologist claims hand positions on 1,300-year-old Maya altar have a deeper meaning
A well-known Maya stone carving known as Altar Q, located at the site of Copán in Honduras, may use hand signs to represent key dates in the Maya Long Count Calendar, a new study claims.
'We certainly weren't exceptional, but now we're the only ones left': In new PBS series 'Human,' anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi explores how humans came to dominate Earth
Interview In her new show, Ella Al-Shamahi charts humanity's evolutionary odyssey. We sat down with her to discuss the path of our species out of Africa to global hegemony.
