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One of the big mysteries behind Stonehenge, the Neolithic wonder in southern England, has finally been solved: where do the giant stones come from? Using X-rays to analyse the composition of the rocks, scientists have now determined the location.
One of the big mysteries behind Stonehenge, the Neolithic wonder in southern England, has finally been solved: where do the giant stones come from? Using X-rays to analyse the composition of the rocks, scientists have now determined the location.
Limestone tools found in Mexico’s Chiquihuite Cave suggest that people were living in North America as early as about 30,000 years ago.
Limestone tools found in Mexico’s Chiquihuite Cave suggest that people were living in North America as early as about 30,000 years ago.
In a glimpse into the future of archaeology, researchers use technology that can ‘see’ beneath the surface.
In a glimpse into the future of archaeology, researchers use technology that can ‘see’ beneath the surface.
The ancient city on the lower Yangtze delta, with its sophisticated system of waterways, is astonishing archaeologists and rewriting the history books.
The ancient city on the lower Yangtze delta, with its sophisticated system of waterways, is astonishing archaeologists and rewriting the history books.
A large carving of a reclining Buddha previously hidden on a hilltop is one of the latest ancient sites discovered in Cambodia as locals scour the country for lost history, buoyed by the thought of tourist dollars.
A large carving of a reclining Buddha previously hidden on a hilltop is one of the latest ancient sites discovered in Cambodia as locals scour the country for lost history, buoyed by the thought of tourist dollars.
Stone Age girl living in what is now Denmark probably had dark hair, dark skin and blue eyes, birch pitch sample reveals.
Stone Age girl living in what is now Denmark probably had dark hair, dark skin and blue eyes, birch pitch sample reveals.
People living on the island of Sulawesi drew a newly discovered image of pigs and horned animals as long as 44,000 years ago, according to the study.
People living on the island of Sulawesi drew a newly discovered image of pigs and horned animals as long as 44,000 years ago, according to the study.
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with hair, teeth and whiskers still intact.
Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with hair, teeth and whiskers still intact.
The rock carving, dated around 3,000 years old, was described as one of the most visually impressive of the age in the city
The rock carving, dated around 3,000 years old, was described as one of the most visually impressive of the age in the city
The man, who researchers identified as Skeleton 125, was found among 60 skeletons and 4,272 bone fragments on the site of the Aberdeen Art Gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland amid construction of a new development on the site.
The man, who researchers identified as Skeleton 125, was found among 60 skeletons and 4,272 bone fragments on the site of the Aberdeen Art Gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland amid construction of a new development on the site.
The rare discovery of a princess’ tomb has given a glimpse into how the Joseon Dynasty used diverse make-up products – but some of these contained lead and mercury and were toxic, researchers found.
The rare discovery of a princess’ tomb has given a glimpse into how the Joseon Dynasty used diverse make-up products – but some of these contained lead and mercury and were toxic, researchers found.
Researchers say that when 500-year-long sun cycles brought warmth, communities flourished, but when the Earth cooled, ancient societies collapsed.
Researchers say that when 500-year-long sun cycles brought warmth, communities flourished, but when the Earth cooled, ancient societies collapsed.
The leg bones, unearthed in Canterbury, are believed to have belonged to a penguin species that lived about 60 million years ago.
The leg bones, unearthed in Canterbury, are believed to have belonged to a penguin species that lived about 60 million years ago.
The Cambroraster falcatus is a primordial sea creature with rake-like claws and a head resembling a Star Wars spacecraft that lived 506 million years ago.
The Cambroraster falcatus is a primordial sea creature with rake-like claws and a head resembling a Star Wars spacecraft that lived 506 million years ago.
Melting permafrost from global heating has made it easier for Russians to retrieve the remains of woolly mammoths, which have been extinct for thousands of years, and sell them on to China.
Melting permafrost from global heating has made it easier for Russians to retrieve the remains of woolly mammoths, which have been extinct for thousands of years, and sell them on to China.
The sale of the 3,000-year-old quartzite head was one of the auction house’s most controversial sales in years.
The sale of the 3,000-year-old quartzite head was one of the auction house’s most controversial sales in years.
Findings published in Science Advances support earliest recorded cannabis use, written in 440BC, while researchers speculate psychoactive THC had grim role in funeral rites.
Findings published in Science Advances support earliest recorded cannabis use, written in 440BC, while researchers speculate psychoactive THC had grim role in funeral rites.
The artefact, which is thought to be 3,000 years old, is the ninth such carving discovered in the territory.
The artefact, which is thought to be 3,000 years old, is the ninth such carving discovered in the territory.
163-million-year-old fossil represents something extraordinary in evolutionary history.
163-million-year-old fossil represents something extraordinary in evolutionary history.
Named Simbakubwa kutokaafrika, or ‘big lion from Africa’, the colossal carnivore is not related to cats but comes from extinct group known as hyaenodonts.
Named Simbakubwa kutokaafrika, or ‘big lion from Africa’, the colossal carnivore is not related to cats but comes from extinct group known as hyaenodonts.
Impact shattered glass windows in two nearby guard booths; two guards inside and two visitors were taken to hospital with slight cuts.
Impact shattered glass windows in two nearby guard booths; two guards inside and two visitors were taken to hospital with slight cuts.
The tomb, near Saqqara, a vast necropolis south of Cairo, belonged to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt about 4,300 years ago.
The tomb, near Saqqara, a vast necropolis south of Cairo, belonged to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt about 4,300 years ago.
Homo luzonensis, named after the island of Luzon where its remains were found, lived about 50,000 years ago.
Homo luzonensis, named after the island of Luzon where its remains were found, lived about 50,000 years ago.
A single human mummy was found along with more than 50 mummified animals.
A single human mummy was found along with more than 50 mummified animals.
Over 320-year-old blueprints of the Potala Palace’s Red Palace building were recently discovered.
Over 320-year-old blueprints of the Potala Palace’s Red Palace building were recently discovered.
Archaeologists have unearthed a rare gold relic in a ruined city in China’s northwest