The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece ...
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‘1.5 million-year-old’ hand axes, 850 artifacts unearthed in Iraq’s dried-up lake
Researchers have been exploring Iraq’s Western Desert to decode its geomorphological history and search for traces of early ...
What happens when you sit on the ground and eat with your hand? Israeli yoga expert explains in viral video
Israeli architect-turned-yoga expert Maayan Ben Dov highlighted the spiritual benefits of traditional eating practices. She ...
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Slavery in Ancient Rome: An Integral Part of Roman Society
SUMMARY Slavery was integral to Roman society, and slaves outnumbered citizens in Rome. There were many routes to slavery, including as prisoners of war, selling oneself into slavery, or being born a ...
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1,600-year-old Roman padlock with spring mechanism discovered in Germany — and it's tiny
A metal detectorist in Germany has discovered a 1,600-year-old miniature gold lock that's one of a kind. An analysis of the ...