DNA analysis of 169 ancient remains from Shimao, China reveals gendered human sacrifice practices 4,000 years ago, with men in mass burials and women buried with elites in this hierarchical Neolithic society.

Russian archaeologists discover rich 4th-century BC sacrificial complex in Orenburg with bronze masks, tiger plaques, and elite horse gear revealing nomadic steppe rituals and cultural networks.

Archaeologists in Peru made a remarkable discovery when they found what they believe is a stone altar containing anci

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Archaeologists have discovered a number of ancient shipwrecks lying in mud at the site of an ancient town called Keda

Elite warrior burials from 920s-930s Hungary discovered near Akasztó include rare silver tarsal plate and reveal genetic links between three related fighters from the Hungarian Conquest period.

Rare 8,500-year-old obsidian mirror found at Canhasan, Turkey reveals Neolithic craftsmanship. One of only 56 known mirrors from ancient Anatolia, showing sophisticated technology.

A Lost Amazon civilization has been discovered in Bolivia's wetlands. Pre-Hispanic settlements with advanced hydraulic engineering thrived 600-1400 AD.

A scientist from the University of Southern Denmark has developed a technique which can reveal an unprecedented amoun

Wine wasn’t the only drink popular with ancient Greeks, according to a new report. The discovery of two Bronze Age breweries suggests that beer was a popular choice for alcohol too.