Vanished arm of Nile helped ancient Egyptians transport pyramid materials By Owen Jarus published 14 September 22 High water levels in a now-defunct arm of the Nile helped the ancient Egyptians transport supplies for the pyramids of Giza, a study of pollen in earthen cores reveals.
What's the world's oldest civilization? By Tom Metcalfe published 12 September 22 There are a few contenders for the world's oldest known civilization.
Did Nero really fiddle while Rome burned? By Charles Q. Choi published 10 September 22 A well-known expression says that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. But has history misrepresented this infamous ruler?
Medieval map of Britain may reveal evidence of mythological islands By Owen Jarus published 9 September 22 A new analysis of a 650-year-old map of Britain may reveal evidence of two mythical islands.
Rare Byzantine coin may show a 'forbidden' supernova explosion from A.D. 1054 By Brandon Specktor published 8 September 22 A rare Byzantine gold coin may depict the ancient supernova SN 1054 in clear defiance of the church.
Rise of the Aztec Empire explained in All About History 121 By Jonathan Gordon published 8 September 22 Inside All About History 121: How a series of tribes in Central America built a superpower of the age in the Aztec Empire
Oldest medical amputation on record was performed on a Stone Age child in Borneo 31,000 years ago By Jennifer Nalewicki published 7 September 22 A 31,000-year-old skeleton found in Borneo reveals the first example of an amputation on a human being.
Ancient Roman penis sculpture could be the largest of its kind ever discovered By Harry Baker published 7 September 22 Archaeologists in Spain have uncovered a girthy 18-inch penis sculpture carved by the Romans, which may be the largest of its kind ever found.
Gold coin hoard worth $300K found beneath kitchen floor in England By Jennifer Nalewicki published 7 September 22 Homeowners in England found a stash of gold coins hidden under the floorboards in their kitchen.
17 people found in a medieval well in England were victims of an antisemitic massacre, DNA reveals By Tom Metcalfe published 2 September 22 The remains of 17 people, mainly children, found in 2004 during a construction project in an English city are probably those of medieval Jews massacred for their religion, according to a new study.
Look into the eyes of a Stone Age woman in this incredibly lifelike facial reconstruction By Jennifer Nalewicki published 1 September 22 Using 3D technology, researchers created a facial reconstruction of a 'Penang woman' who lived 5,700 years ago in Malaysia.
Who were the Huns, the nomadic horse warriors who invaded ancient Europe? By Tom Garlinghouse published 31 August 22 The Huns were nomadic horse warriors, originally from Asia, who invaded Europe in the late fourth century A.D. and carved out an empire that stretched from Asia to Europe.
3-bladed arrowhead 'last touched by Vikings' revealed by melting ice patch By Jennifer Nalewicki published 30 August 22 A rare, three-sided Viking arrowhead was discovered by glacial archaeologists in Norway.
Who were the Vandals, the 'barbarians' who sacked Rome? By Owen Jarus published 30 August 22 The Vandals were a Germanic people who carved out an empire in North Africa and sacked Rome.
7,500-year-old Spanish 'Stonehenge' discovered on future avocado farm By Tom Metcalfe published 30 August 22 Archaeologists have unearthed one of the largest complexes of Neolithic standing stones near the city of Huelva in southwestern Spain, ahead of a plan to grow avocados there.
Cryptic 4,000-year-old writing system may finally be deciphered By Owen Jarus published 30 August 22 Scholars may have finally deciphered the vast majority of an ancient writing system known as Linear Elamite. But not everyone agrees with the findings.
Scythian arrowheads and Bronze Age dwelling uncovered in Ukraine By Nicoletta Lanese published 30 August 22 Scythian artifacts were found near Bilsk in Ukraine.
Nazi warships revealed as Danube River levels drop By Tom Metcalfe published 29 August 22 The falling levels of the Danube River have revealed wrecks from a Nazi German fleet of warships.
Who were the Denisovans? By Charles Q. Choi published 29 August 22 Here are Denisovan facts about their discovery, where and when they lived and what we know about their appearance, genetics and culture.
Oldest human-made structure in the Americas is older than the Egyptian pyramids By JoAnna Wendel published 26 August 22 Sediment cores from the LSU Mounds reveal thousands of years of buildup of clay, ash from burning plants and animal remains.
