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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.
Laser mapping uncovers vast Indigenous farm network hidden in Michigan forest
A surprisingly complex network of ancient farm fields hidden in a Michigan forest reveals a scale of Indigenous agriculture that challenges long-held ideas about pre-colonial societies.
Oldest known human fingerprint discovered on ancient Neanderthal artwork – with help from Spain’s forensic police
The fingerprint is the oldest and most complete to date. Samuel Miralles-Mosquera Policía Científica David Álvarez Alonso, Universidad…
Ancient Maritime Network Uncovered in the Philippines: Evidence of 35,000-Year-Old Human Migration
New evidence from Mindoro reveals that early humans in the Philippines were expert seafarers over 35,000 years ago, linking distant island cultures through oceanic travel.
Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
Even bivalves looked different during the time of the dinosaurs, as these fossils of an ultra-fortified oyster, left,…
How was the wheel invented? Computer simulations reveal the unlikely birth of a world-changing technology nearly 6,000 years ago
The assumption was that the wheel evolved from wooden rollers. Tetra Images via Getty Images Kai James, Georgia…
Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of Ancient Human Life on the Isle of Skye During the Ice Age
Stone tools uncovered on Scotland’s Isle of Skye reveal that Ice Age humans reached farther north than previously believed, showing remarkable adaptability to glacial climates during the Younger Dryas.
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…
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.