Archaeology

7 stories

Stories

Topic: Archaeology

Iron and Viking Age Scandinavians Kept Their Victims’ Bones Around the House
Among the macabre discoveries was a child’s skull planted between the floors, which people walked over for years.
Gizmodo — AIOct 8, 20265 min read
DNA Puts Humans in the Americas at the Height of the Last Ice Age, but the Debate Isn’t Over
The analysis points to a timestamp of no earlier than 21,000 years ago, but the data leaves a lot more to be desired.
Gizmodo — AIOct 7, 20266 min read
New forensic evidence supports Egyptian "retainer sacrifice"
Fresh analysis of First Dynasty mass burials finds signs of fatal blunt force trauma on 39 percent of skulls
Ars TechnicaOct 5, 20262 min read
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
Ars TechnicaOct 2, 20262 min read
South Korean Troops Thought They Found a Landmine. It Was a 600-Year-Old Gun
The exact date of the firearm is up for debate, but the discovery sets back the history of guns in Korea by 100 years.
Gizmodo — AIOct 1, 20264 min read
Nazi Germany Couldn’t Have Built a Working Reactor, Let Alone a Bomb, Study Finds
Contrary to historical documents, Nazi Germany’s nuclear program was far from achieving criticality.
Gizmodo — AISep 29, 20264 min read
Archaeologists Unearth a Medieval Woman Buried With a Child in Her Arms
While further analysis is necessary to reveal their identities, 'there must have been a close relationship,' explains archaeologist Giuliano Volpe.
Gizmodo — AISep 29, 20264 min read