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We are makers of history, yet we are also molded by it. The line connecting us to our ancestors spans decades, centuries, and millennia; the lessons learned from our progenitors are passed down the generations through timeless stories and discovered remnants of our enigmatic yet beautiful past. Modern Sciences recounts the passage of time, how humanity has shaped it, and how it has shaped humanity.
Severe Droughts Linked to Roman Britain’s Decline, Study Finds
New research links a trio of severe droughts in the 360s CE to crop failures and military collapse in Roman Britain—highlighting climate’s role in shaping history.
The Chilling Mystery of ‘Skeleton Lake’
High in the Himalayas, Skeleton Lake holds the remains of travelers from across centuries and continents—yet no single story can fully explain its chilling mystery.
Tiny cut marks on animal bone fossils reveal that human ancestors were in Romania 1.95 million years ago
Several fossils with possible cut marks from Grăunceanu, Romania. Briana Pobiner Briana Pobiner, Smithsonian Institution; Sabrina Curran, Ohio…
Study Reveals How Earth’s Magnetic Field Shifted 41,000 Years Ago and Impacted Early Human Life
New research shows that a dramatic shift in Earth’s magnetic field 41,000 years ago exposed early humans to increased radiation—and may have spurred key survival innovations.
1.5 million-year-old bone tools discovered in Tanzania rewrite the history of human evolution
Jackson K. Njau, Indiana University The ancestors of humans started making tools about 3.3 million years ago. First…
New Study Challenges Idea That Inequality Is Inevitable in Large Societies
A new study of 1,000+ archaeological sites finds that inequality is not a given in large societies—it often depends on leadership, governance, and collective choices.
New Studies Rewrite History of Domestic Cats’ Spread Across Europe
New research shows domestic cats spread through Europe in waves over 2,000 years ago, driven by trade, religion, and cultural exchange—not farming alone.
Highlight: Fewer Than 10% of Senior Authors in Physics Journals Are Women
A new comment reveals that fewer than 10% of senior authors in physics journals are women, spotlighting persistent gender disparities in academic leadership.
Ancient DNA Reveals Early Fish Introduction to High-Mountain Lake in Spain
At a Glance Ancient DNA from a high-altitude lake in the Pyrenees Mountains has revealed that fish may…
How can we ethically display the dead in museums? What about resin casts of those who died violently in Pompeii?
Georgia Pike-Rowney, Australian National University We are used to seeing dead bodies in movies and TV shows, but…