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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.
Big Roman shoes discovered near Hadrian’s Wall – but they don’t necessarily mean big Roman feet
Tim Penn, University of Reading Excavations at the Roman fort of Magna near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland in…
Ötzi’s ribcage reframes modern human evolution story
New 3D models of prehistoric ribs reveal that early human bodies varied significantly, with stockier builds in colder climates and slender ones in warmer regions.
Greek and Roman nymphs weren’t just sexy nature spirits. They had other important jobs too
Acteon, having accidentally seen the goddess Diana and her nymphs bathing, begins to change into a stag. Metropolitan…
Neanderthal gene variant linked to reduced athletic performance in modern humans
A gene variant inherited from Neanderthals produces a less efficient muscle enzyme, which may explain why some modern humans are less likely to become top-level athletes.
Study: Da Vinci’s ‘Vitruvian Man’ secret is a hidden triangle
A new study reveals that a hidden triangle in Leonardo da Vinci’s notes is the key to the ‘Vitruvian Man’s’ geometry, linking the Renaissance masterpiece to modern anatomical science.
Study: Rapa Nui’s ritual ideas flowed west, reversing trends
New analysis of radiocarbon dates reveals that the idea for elaborate temple monuments originated on Rapa Nui and spread westward, challenging the long-held theory of the island's isolation.
The Scientist Who Discovered a Deadly Element in a Shed
Defying a system that barred women from university, Marie Curie's investigation into a mysterious new energy led to the discovery of radioactivity and two new elements, making her the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize.
Ancient rock art in Egypt reveals clues to pharaohs’ rise
A newly discovered rock engraving in Egypt depicting a royal boat procession is shedding light on how the first pharaohs consolidated power more than 5,000 years ago.
Bayeux tapestry set to return to the UK – in medieval times it was like an immersive art installation
Alexandra Makin, Manchester Metropolitan University The Bayeux tapestry is set to return to the UK for the first…
AI helps decipher lost Babylonian hymn praising ancient city
At a Glance Researchers have unveiled a previously unknown Babylonian hymn, lost to history for millennia, that offers…