Scientists Analyzed the Genomes of an Ancient Culture—and Rewrote the History of Europe

A study of ancient human DNA from a wetland region in Belgium, western Germany, and the Netherlands yielded surprising ...
Ancient Origins

One of the World’s Rarest Ancient Ports Found in Turkey

Archaeologists in Trabzon, Turkey, have made an extraordinary discovery, unearthing one of the world’s only three known ancient river ports. The structure, found buried nearly eight meters (26 feet) ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Maya Raised and Traded Dogs Across Vast Territories

A new study shows ancient Maya communities transported live dogs over long distances and fed them maize-rich diets, revealing ...
Houston Public Media

An ancient archaeological site meets conspiracy theories — and Joe Rogan

GOBEKLI TEPE, Turkey — Tour guide Sabahattin Alkan herds curious tourists through the scorching afternoon heat, luring them with the promise of something far stranger than your typical vacation snap. ...
Ancient Origins

Beautiful Petroglyphs Discovered in Venezuela Give Hints of Ancient Culture

Authorities examining the rock where the petroglyphs have been discovered. (YouTube Screenshot) The municipality is often presented as a rock-art hotspot within the state, and Heritage Daily notes ...