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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.
Rock art and tomb discoveries in Morocco reveal ancient connections to the wider world
Hamza Benattia, Universitat de Barcelona When people think of ancient burials in North Africa, they often picture Egypt’s…
Spinosaurus: A Century of Shifting Paradigms in Paleontology
Once a mystery fossil lost to war, Spinosaurus has transformed into one of paleontology’s most debated dinosaurs—reimagined as a semi-aquatic predator, yet still stirring controversy over how it truly lived.
How Archaeologists Reconstructed the World’s Oldest Board Games
Archaeologists are using AI, artifacts, and historical texts to reconstruct the rules of ancient board games like Senet and the Royal Game of Ur.
The pursuit of eternal youth goes back centuries. Modern cosmetic surgery is turning it into a reality – for rich people
The Conversation, CC BY-SA Margaret Gibson, Griffith University Kris Jenner’s “new” face sparked myriad headlines about how she…
Ancient Rattles Unearthed in Syria Offer Glimpse into Early Bronze Age Childhood
Clay rattles discovered in ancient Syrian homes reveal how Early Bronze Age families soothed and entertained children amid shifting household and population dynamics.
Archaeologists Discover Gobi Wall’s Strategic Use Beyond Defense in Medieval Mongolia
New research reveals Mongolia’s Gobi Wall was more than a military barrier—it also managed trade, resources, and imperial control across a harsh desert frontier.
Ancient pollen reveals stories about Earth’s history, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs to the Mayan collapse
An electron microscope image, colorized, shows different structures of pollen grains, including sunflower, morning glory and primrose. Dartmouth…
Why Darwin Spent 40 Years Studying Worms
Darwin’s decades-long study of worms revealed their powerful role in shaping ecosystems—insights that helped explain evolution’s grandest transformations.
A not-so-modern epidemic: what 17th-century nuns can teach us about coping with loneliness
La Religieuse Tenant La Sainte Croix (The Nun Holds the Cross), Jacques Callot, French,1621–35. The Metropolitan Museum of…
Viking Age Sailors Relied on Decentralized Network of Island Ports, New Study Shows
A new study reveals that Viking sailors relied heavily on small, decentralized island ports for rest and resupply, reshaping our understanding of their seafaring routes.