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Shocking New Theory Claims That Prehistoric Humans Didn’t Learn To Control Fire For Cooking — But For Another Reason Instead

After studying animal bones found at sites in Israel, Spain, and Africa that hold some of the earliest evidence of fire, scientists from Tel Aviv University concluded that our ancestors first used fire to preserve meat and ward off scavengers.

By Ainsley Brown Jun 10, 2025
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Shocking New Theory Claims That Prehistoric Humans Didn’t Learn To Control Fire For Cooking — But For Another Reason Instead

After studying animal bones found at sites in Israel, Spain, and Africa that hold some of the earliest evidence of fire, scientists from Tel Aviv University concluded that our ancestors first used fire to preserve meat and ward off scavengers.

By Ainsley Brown June 10, 2025

Roman Sarcophagus Depicting A Drinking Contest Between Hercules And Dionysus Unearthed In Israel

While depictions of Dionysus competing in drinking contests frequently appear in Roman art, this is the first time a sarcophagus featuring such a scene has been found in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 9, 2025
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Roman Sarcophagus Depicting A Drinking Contest Between Hercules And Dionysus Unearthed In Israel

While depictions of Dionysus competing in drinking contests frequently appear in Roman art, this is the first time a sarcophagus featuring such a scene has been found in Israel.

By Kaleena Fraga June 9, 2025

Archaeologists In France Just Found A Massive, Luxurious Roman Villa Complete With Thermal Baths And Heated Floors

Spanning a whopping 43,000 square feet, roughly the size of eight basketball courts, this massive villa stood in what was then the city of Autisiodorum between approximately the first and fourth centuries C.E.

By Austin Harvey Jun 9, 2025
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Archaeologists In France Just Found A Massive, Luxurious Roman Villa Complete With Thermal Baths And Heated Floors

Spanning a whopping 43,000 square feet, roughly the size of eight basketball courts, this massive villa stood in what was then the city of Autisiodorum between approximately the first and fourth centuries C.E.

By Austin Harvey June 9, 2025

Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron Jun 8, 2025
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Scientists Discover The Remains Of A 3,700-Year-Old Egyptian Woman And Her Fetus Who Died In Childbirth

The discovery provides information about how Ancient Egyptians may have dealt with pregnancy and maternal mortality.

By Bernadette Deron June 8, 2025

Archaeologists In Norway Uncover An 1,100-Year-Old Boat Grave Of A Viking Woman And Her Dog

After metal detectorists found brooches on Senja Island, a team of archaeologists conducted a full excavation and discovered the Viking woman and dog burial.

By Austin Harvey Jun 6, 2025
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Archaeologists In Norway Uncover An 1,100-Year-Old Boat Grave Of A Viking Woman And Her Dog

After metal detectorists found brooches on Senja Island, a team of archaeologists conducted a full excavation and discovered the Viking woman and dog burial.

By Austin Harvey June 6, 2025

This 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Just Uncovered In Turkey May Belong To A Family Member Of The Legendary King Midas

Archaeologists excavating at the ruins of Gordion just found an ancient Phrygian tomb that might belong to a relative of the legendary King Midas, the ruler who was said to turn everything he touched into gold.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 6, 2025
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This 2,700-Year-Old Tomb Just Uncovered In Turkey May Belong To A Family Member Of The Legendary King Midas

Archaeologists excavating at the ruins of Gordion just found an ancient Phrygian tomb that might belong to a relative of the legendary King Midas, the ruler who was said to turn everything he touched into gold.

By Kaleena Fraga June 6, 2025

Archaeologists Just Uncovered History’s Earliest Fingerprint — That Was Made 43,000 Years Ago By A Neanderthal In Spain

Researchers believe this fingerprint was meant to form a face on a stone, perhaps making this one of the earliest works of art ever created by our early human cousins.

By Austin Harvey Jun 5, 2025
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Archaeologists Just Uncovered History’s Earliest Fingerprint — That Was Made 43,000 Years Ago By A Neanderthal In Spain

Researchers believe this fingerprint was meant to form a face on a stone, perhaps making this one of the earliest works of art ever created by our early human cousins.

By Austin Harvey June 5, 2025
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