Latest articles by Owen Jarus
Psychedelic beer may have helped pre-Inca empire in Peru schmooze elite outsiders and consolidate power
The Wari used beer mixed with psychedelics to help build an empire in Peru around 1,200 years ago, a new study suggests.
2,700-year-old temple with 'sacred cave' discovered in Turkey — and it may honor the 'mother goddess'
The temple may have been dedicated to a mother goddess worshipped by many cultures, including the Greeks and the Romans.
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus was far from the first person, and not even the first European, to reach the Americas.
Ancient Egyptian statue of 'Messi' found at Saqqara necropolis is 'only known example of its kind from the Old Kingdom'
A unique statue dating back to the fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt has been discovered at the necropolis of Saqqara.
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.
'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.
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?
'Strange' tomb in Peru holds skeletons of people with ropes around their necks, hands tied behind their backs, archaeologists say
Human sacrifices dating back around 2,300 years have been found near an ancient temple in Peru.
6,300 years ago, dozens of people were murdered in grisly victory celebrations in France
More than 6,000 years ago, invaders were captured in northeastern France before being tortured and mutilated.
Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?
The question of which Roman emperor ruled the longest is tricky to answer.
Hadrian's Wall: The defensive Roman wall that protected the frontier in Britain for 300 years
The wall is the largest Roman archaeological feature in Britain and was built to defend the northernmost limit of the Roman Empire.
What happened to Rome after the empire fell?
Rome continued on after the Western Roman Empire fell but faced war and a population crash.
2,200-year-old Celtic settlement discovered in Czech Republic — and it's awash in gold and silver coins
A 2,200-year-old Celtic settlement containing coins and jewelry has been discovered in the Czech Republic.
Tiwanaku: A little-known pre-Incan civilization that built temples and cities high in the Andes
This ancient city in modern-day Bolivia is almost 13,000 feet above sea level. Only a small portion of the ruins have been excavated.
We finally know why Queen Hatshepsut's statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt
Some of the female pharaoh's statues were "ritually deactivated," a new study finds.
How did Ramesses II die — and did his more than 100 children fight for the throne?
Ramesses II was around 90 years old when he died, an astonishing age for ancient Egypt.
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient texts from the Hebrew Bible found in the caves of Qumran?
The famous biblical manuscripts were found in caves near this ancient settlement.
Enslaved Africans led a decade-long rebellion 1,200 years ago in Iraq, new evidence suggests
The Zanj, enslaved people largely from Africa, rebelled at the same time they were ordered to build a massive system of canals in what is now Iraq, a new study finds.
3 ancient Maya cities discovered in Guatemala, 1 with an 'astronomical complex' likely used for predicting solstices
Three ancient Maya cities have been discovered by archaeologists in Guatemala.
Avast, matey! 5 of the biggest pirate hauls in history
Take a look at five of the biggest treasures that pirates have ever plundered.
3 ancient Egyptian tombs dating to the New Kingdom discovered near Luxor
Three ancient Egyptians were buried in remarkable tombs with courtyards in a necropolis reserved for important people.
Tomb built for Alexander the Great's best friend is aligned with winter solstice, study suggests
A tomb that may have been built for a close friend of Alexander the Great may be aligned with the winter solstice.
Who Were the Canaanites, the ancient Biblical people credited with inventing the alphabet?
The Canaanites were made up of different ethnic groups who lived in the ancient Land of Canaan, and they likely invented the world's first alphabet.
