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ancient
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Scientists Found a “Ghost” Lineage in the Human Genome Through Machine Learning
As we advance what we know about where we came from as a species, we slowly open up…
DNA Analysis Reveals the Origins of the Etruscans
For nearly 2,400 years since their civilization first appeared on historical accounts and records, the mystery of the…
Researchers Found the Oldest Evidence Yet of Humans in the Americas
The story of human migrations to all corners of the world are vibrant, and showcase the sheer spirit…
DNA Analysis Reveals “Tripartite” Japanese Genetic History
Japan has long held a particular position as a place of interest for archaeological studies for quite some…
New Study Finds Clothes-making May Go Back 120,000 Years
The natural and synthetic fibers wrapped around your body at the moment are truly a mix of function…
The Dilemma in Finding the Oldest Evidence of Animal Life on Earth
It’s been long presumed by many scientists the world over that modern-day sponges—the humble and porous sea creatures…
Newly-Discovered “Dragon Man” Rewrites Human Family Tree
Humanity has come a long way from its roots—an undeniable fact—but sometimes we collectively need a good look…
Climate Change Is Erasing the World’s Oldest Rock Art in Sulawesi
Inside the Leang Tedongnge Cave in the Maros-Pangkep region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, scientists found hand stencil artwork on…
Syrian Pyramid Burial Mound Could Be the World’s Oldest War Memorial
A huge, 4,300-year-old pyramid-shaped burial mound in Syria, containing 30 individuals believed to be warriors, could be the…
The Last Ice Age May Have Wiped Out Populations In Both East Asia and Europe, New Study Finds
Modern humans lived in East Asia some 40,000 years ago, according to DNA extracted from a male jawbone…