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Tag: Archaeology and Anthropology
Shipwreck Yields Artifacts of Missing Seafarers in Canada’s Arctic
The artifacts were recovered from the H.M.S. Erebus, which set off from England in 1845 with its sister ship, the H.M.S. Terror, before both vanished.
Mudlarks Scour the Thames to Uncover 2,000 Years of Secrets
From ribald tokens from London’s Roman past to hints of the Mayflower’s fate, mudlarks discover the story of a constantly changing London — but only at low tide.
Neanderthal Genes Hint at Much Earlier Human Migration From Africa
Modern humans may have left the continent as long 200,000 years ago, a new analysis suggests.
The Mummy Speaks! Hear Sounds From the Voice of an Ancient Egyptian Priest
Scientists used a 3-D printer, a loudspeaker and computer software to recreate a part of the voice of a 3,000-year-old mummy.
More Than 140 Nazca Lines Are Discovered in Peruvian Desert
A team of Japanese researchers combined on-the-ground archaeology with modern technology, including artificial intelligence, to identify the 2,000-year-old images.
Trove of Mammoth Skeletons Excavated Near Mexico City Gives Clues About Hunting
Researchers from Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History say the discovery illuminates the relationship between humans and the Pleistocene animals.
Jordan Stabbing Attack Leaves 8 Wounded at Roman Site
The motive for the attack at Jerash, an archaeological site and tourist draw in northern Jordan, remained unknown.
Oxford Professor Is Accused of Selling Ancient Texts to Hobby Lobby
An investigation found that Bible fragments in a museum started by the owners of the arts-and-crafts chain had been illegally taken from the university.
Getty Trust to Invest $100 Million in Saving Threatened Antiquities
The money will go toward preserving ancient artifacts that are in danger because of crises like war and climate change.