Three statuettes created Peru’s ancient Caral civilization have been discovered by archaeologists, depicting political leaders and a priestess. The terracotta figurines, measuring no more than 80cm, were unearthed in the district of Vegueta, in the Lima province of Huaura and… Continue Reading
African apes and humans share a genetic mutation that enables them to effectively metabolize ethanol. However, voluntary ethanol consumption in this evolutionary radiation is documented only in modern humans. Here, we report evidence of the long-term and recurrent ingestion of… Continue Reading
Here’s the skinny. The mission of the Center for Scientific Integrity, the parent organization of Retraction Watch, is to promote transparency and integrity in science and scientific publishing, and to disseminate best practices and increase efficiency in science. The goals of the… Continue Reading
2014 Milton Park Chardonnay Ixel Balamke’s wine notes – Color – pale yellow Aroma – peaches and pineapples Initial Taste – Intense peach and pineapple very creamy like butter Finish – lovely creamy fruit with notes of white pepper on… Continue Reading
The transition to a cooked diet represents an important shift in human ecology and evolution. Cooking requires a set of sophisticated cognitive abilities, including causal reasoning, self-control and anticipatory planning. Do humans uniquely possess the cognitive capacities needed to cook… Continue Reading
The “once-in-a-century” discovery of a set of solid gold bongs has offered a glimpse into the little-understood lives of Scythians, who ruled vast areas of Eurasia for a thousand years 2,400 years ago. Ornately embellished with depictions of humans and… Continue Reading
Archaeologists have discovered the skeletons of a number of ‘sex-obsessed’ nuns who were eventually punished for their sins by having their priory dissolved and their prioress pensioned off. The team of archaeologists from John Moore Heritage Services discovered the… Continue Reading
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2013 Ixel Balamke’s Wine Notes Color – Dark ruby Aroma – Big fresh red fruit with touches of pepper Initial Taste – Big raspberries and red cherries Finish – Lots of bold raspberries and cherries with a… Continue Reading
An ancient Mayan city followed a unique grid pattern, providing evidence of a powerful ruler, archaeologists working at Nixtun-Ch’ich’ in Petén, Guatemala, have found. http://www.livescience.com/50659-early-mayan-city-mapped.html
Despite damage from war, looters and agricultural activity, a Roman temple and settlement high in the Lebanese mountains still hold clues about the ancient and medieval people who once lived there, a new study finds. Until now, little was known… Continue Reading