Archeology
A Tattoo Kit Made From Human Bones Has Been Dated at 2,700 Years Old
The lead archaeologists behind the discovery says the tools would have been "a lot more painful."
Archeologists Discover ‘Vampire’ Child Who Died 1,500 Years Ago
The body of a 10-year-old child who died in the 5th century had a rock inserted into its mouth to prevent undead attacks.
Researchers Show How Mount Vesuvius Eruption Vaporized Blood and Exploded Skulls
Hundreds of people in the town of Herculaneum took cover from the eruption in boat-houses. Their bones tell a gruesome story.
This 3,200 Year Old Egyptian Cheese Is Cursed With a Deadly Pathogen
The cheese, made from both cow and sheep/goat milk, is contaminated with infectious bacteria.
How '2001: A Space Odyssey' Anticipated the Rise of the Ancient Aliens Meme
1968 was a landmark year for chalking up all the cool stuff ancient peoples did to extraterrestrial encounters.
These Geometric Shapes Were Made By a Previously Unknown Civilization
Perhaps as many as one million Pre-Columbian people lived in the southern rim of the Amazon, away from major rivers.
These Geometric Shapes Were Made By a Previously Unknown Civilization
Perhaps as many as one million Pre-Columbian people lived in the southern rim of the Amazon, away from major rivers.
The World’s Oldest Known Cave Paintings Were by Neanderthals, Not Humans
Apparently our extinct early relatives were a lot like us.
A Secret Pyramid Was Found Inside an Ancient Temple in Mexico
Using 3D imaging technology, archaeologists detected a hidden structure inside Chich'en Itza's Temple of Kukulkan.
These Robots Will Explore Tunnels Dug by Looters
When a job is too dangerous for people, robots take charge.
This Is What 5,000-Year-Old Beer Tastes Like
Stanford University researchers discovered the ancient recipe in northwest China—and now a Beijing brewpub is serving their own version.
Archeologists Say We Can Blame the Patriarchy on Meat
A new study found that men started to dominate once they increased the meat in their diets, while women ate mostly grains.