The Carthaginian general famously used elephants during the Punic Wars. But until now, archaeologists had never found ...

As sea level rise pushes saltwater farther into the Florida Keys, it is not only roads and neighborhoods that are at risk; it is also the record of the region's earliest human history. For University ...

New research examines how lead was used in Rome in daily life, and what archaeological evidence reveals about its health effects.

According to the researchers, dark teeth alone are not enough to prove intentional cosmetic treatment. Teeth can turn brown ...

Researchers are now using volatile organic compound analysis to decode the chemical recipes ancient Egyptians applied to preserve their dead, turning the faint odors still clinging to mummified ...

“Thanks to current technology and using LiDAR scans I was able to obtain a faithful image of an almost 5000-year-old ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic ...

Archaeologists restore and re-erect a colossal Ramesses II statue at Egypt, returning the monument to its original temple setting.

The art of mummification has long been shrouded in mystery, but new research shows the musty smell of mummified remains helps ...

Archaeologists unearthed an elephant bone alongside catapult stones in a discovery that brings ancient war to life.

Nora doesn’t have the name recognition—or crowds—of Pompeii. But the well-preserved coastal settlement offers travelers a ...

A rtificial Intelligence (AI) has been able to crack the rules of a mysterious Roman board game that’s been lost to history for over 1,500 years. By analysing the scratches on a weathered limestone ...