New evidence unearthed from ancient fortresses in Siberia is totally rewriting our understanding of how complex societies evolved. Radiocarbon dating of artifacts has revealed that Eastern Russia’s Amnya I and Amnya II sites are around 8,000 years old—centuries older than similar structures in Europe. Despite their age, the settlements are by no means basic, consisting […]
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A Monumental Prehistoric Discovery In Siberia Rewrites Human History, Scientists Say
Sweet Track, a 6,000-year-old Testament of Prehistoric Ingenuity
Ancient history, before the major civilizations emerged, is a world full of secrets and hidden knowledge. People often have a skewed view of these periods of humanity, thinking that the people of the Stone Age were crude and primitive in every way. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News Read Later Source Views: 0
Archaeologists Keep Unearthing Mysterious ‘Giant’ Prehistoric Hand Tools
Image: Ingrey, Duffey, et. al. ABSTRACT breaks down mind-bending scientific research, future tech, new discoveries, and major breakthroughs. Archaeologists have unearthed a “giant” handaxe in southern England that was crafted by early human relatives more than 300,000 years ago, reports a new study. Measuring nearly a foot long from tip to butt, the artifact is the […]
Giant Handaxes Are Among Largest Prehistoric Stone Tools Ever Unearthed in Britain
Researchers from the UCL Institute of Archaeology have discovered some of the largest ever prehistoric stone tools unearthed in Britain. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later Views: 0
Study Shows Prehistoric “Man Hunter, Woman Gatherer” View Is Grossly Inaccurate
For a long time, it has been believed that prehistoric men played the role of hunters while women took on the role of gatherers. Read more Section: News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later Source Views: 0
Prehistoric Cannibalism Revealed? Human Relatives Butchered Each Other 1.45 Million Years Ago
A human leg bone dating back to 1.45 million years ago is marked with 11 tiny cut marks. Read more Section: News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later Source Views: 0
Inside the Sacred Tomb of Newgrange: A Fascinating Look at Prehistoric Ireland (Video)
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
“Exceptional” Prehistoric Engravings Found in Lost Spanish Cave
Lost for over 50 years, a Spanish cave has revealed over 100 “exceptional” prehistoric artworks that have astonished archaeologists Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
Iron Age Chariot Axle Offers A Rare Example of Prehistoric Technology
An “exceptionally rare” Iron Age wooden axle from a chariot or cart has been found in a waterlogged pit in Eastbridge, Suffolk. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
Prehistoric Neanderthal and Human Chefs Cooked Up Tasty Dishes
Neanderthals and ancient humans consumed a surprisingly complex diet writes a study in Antiquity. Read more Section: News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later Source Views: 0
“Intriguing” Prehistoric Silver Jewelry in Omani Tomb Evidence of Regional Trade
Several important archaeological discoveries that shed light on ancient trade settlements in the Oman region have been unearthed by nearly a decade of excavations at a site from the early Bronze Age in Oman. This list includes the remains of floorplans, warehouses, administrative buildings, ritual buildings, a tomb, industrial infrastructure for processing copper ore, and […]
“Intriguing” Prehistoric Silver Jewelry in Omani Tomb Evidence of Regional Trade
Several important archaeological discoveries that shed light on ancient trade settlements in the Oman region have been unearthed by nearly a decade of excavations at a site from the early Bronze Age in Oman. This list includes the remains of floorplans, warehouses, administrative buildings, ritual buildings, a tomb, industrial infrastructure for processing copper ore, and […]
Weird Hooded Prehistoric Water Deity Unearthed in Germany
For as long as humans have prayed, water has been a focus of divine adoration. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
Builders of Stonehenge Feasted On Parasites Shows Prehistoric Poop Study
A new study published in the journal Parasitology analyzed prehistoric Stonehenge feces from Durrington Walls, a Neolithic settlement just 2.8 kilometers (1.7 miles) from Stonehenge Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Views: 0
Were Prehistoric Rock Carvings Actually the First Cartoons in History?
A virtual reality investigation of prehistoric rock art has concluded that flickering firelight may have been used to animate a selection of engraved rocks discovered in France. This could mean that this rock art was used as a form of entertainment, making them the first cartoons in history or even early examples of prehistoric cinema. […]
Prehistoric Humans Didn’t Grunt Their Ideas – They Used Hand Gestures
A new study has shown that the origins of human communication began with hand gestures, and not sounds. The research team discovered this after tasking volunteers to describe words Read more Section: News Evolution & Human Origins Human Origins Science Read Later Source Views: 0
African Remains Discovered in Prehistoric Shell Heap in Portugal
In an intriguing discovery, the remains of an African man who died just 350 years ago have been found buried in a prehistoric shell midden in Amoreira in Portugal. The middens in Amoreira and other sites in the Muge region are known to archaeologists as cemeteries of the last hunter-gatherers who lived there 8,000 years […]
The Enigma of Prehistoric Skulls with Bullet-Like Holes
Nearly one century ago, a Swiss miner was searching for metal ore deposits in the limestone caves of Kabwe, Zambia, when he found a prehistoric skull that dated back between 125,000 and 300,000 years. It was the first fossil to be discovered in Africa with Homo sapiens characteristics. But there was an even bigger surprise. […]
Charting the Role of Prehistoric Genius in Technological Revolution
An English scientist has charted the spread of ancient survival technologies. His awe-inspiring maps reveal how individual ancient geniuses innovated in one place, and how these new ideas spread outwards like wildfire as part of a globally and ever-evolving technological revolution. Authored by Plato around 375 BC, Republic famously says that “our need will be […]