Ancient Egyptian Handbook of Spells Deciphered
Researchers have deciphered an ancient Egyptian handbook, revealing a series of invocations and spells. http://www.livescience.com/48833-ancient-egyptian-handbook-spells-deciphered.html
Archaeology
Significance of Roman Curse Tablets recognised in Memory of the World Register
A collection of 130 ancient Roman curse tablets featuring gruesome messages of revenge has been added to the UNESCO Memory of the World register of outstanding documentary heritage. Found in the town of Bath, England, the tablets were dedicated to… Continue Reading
Genetic testing shows Neanderthals less diverse than modern humans
A large team of researchers with members from Europe, the U.S. and China has found evidence that suggests modern humans are more genetically diverse than were Neanderthals. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the… Continue Reading
Were Neanderthals a Sub-species of Modern Humans? New research Says No
In an extensive, multi-institution study led by SUNY Downstate Medical Center, researchers have identified new evidence supporting the growing belief that Neanderthals were a distinct species separate from modern humans (Homo sapiens), and not a subspecies of modern humans. Read… Continue Reading
Vases in Pompeii Reveal Panic Before Eruption
French and Italian archaeologists digging out a pottery workshop in Pompeii have brought to light 10 raw clay vases, revealing a frozen-in-time picture of the exact moment panicked potters realized they were facing an impending catastrophe. http://news.discovery.com/history/archaeology/vases-in-pompeii-reveal-panic-before-eruption-141117.htm
Massive Geographic Change May Have Triggered Explosion of Animal Life
A paper by Ian Dalziel of The University of Texas at Austin’s Jackson School of Geosciences, published in the November issue of Geology, a journal of the Geological Society of America, suggests a major tectonic event may have triggered the… Continue Reading
Utah Cave Full of Children’s Moccasins Sheds Light on Little-Known Ancient Culture
Archaeologists on the trail of a little-known ancient culture in Utah have found a cache of clues that may help unlock its secrets: a cave containing hundreds of children’s moccasins. http://westerndigs.org/utah-cave-full-of-childrens-moccasins-sheds-light-on-little-known-ancient-culture/
Glass Dish Unearthed in Nara Came from Roman Empire
This dish had incredible journey from the Roman Empire to Japan. http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201411130064
Anglo-Saxon Skeletons Found in Suffolk Dig
Graves containing 21 Anglo-Saxon skeletons and jewellery which belonged to “high status” owners have been uncovered in Suffolk. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-30081941
Mystery Humans Spiced up Ancients’ Sex Lives
Genome analysis suggests there was interbreeding between modern humans, Neanderthals, Denisovans and an unknown archaic population. http://www.nature.com/news/mystery-humans-spiced-up-ancients-sex-lives-1.14196