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Medieval Leprosy Genomes Shed Light on Disease's History
Scientists have
reconstructed a dozen
medieval and modern leprosy
genomes -- suggesting a
European origin for the
North American leprosy
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Mysterious Monument Found Beneath the Sea of Galilee
Scientists have discovered a
mysterious monument beneath
the waves of the Sea of
Galilee. The site resembles
early burial sites in Europe
and was likely built in the
... > full story
Roman Seawater Concrete Holds the Secret to Cutting Carbon Emissions
Scientists analyzed samples
from a Roman breakwater
submerged in the Bay of
Naples for over two
millennia, revealing the
... > full story
New Biomolecular Archaeological Evidence Points to the Beginnings of Viniculture in France
France is renowned the world
over as a leader in the
crafts of viticulture and
winemaking -- but the
beginnings of French
... > full story
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Ancient Egyptians Accessorized With Meteorites
May 30, 2013 — Researchers have found conclusive proof that Ancient Egyptians used meteorites to make symbolic accessories for their ... > full story -
King Richard III Found in 'Untidy Lozenge-Shaped Grave'
May 23, 2013 — A new article on the archaeology of the Search for Richard III reveals for the first time specific details of the grave dug for King Richard III and discovered under a car park in ... > full story -
New Archaeological 'High Definition' Sourcing Sharpens Understanding of the Past
May 22, 2013 — A new method of sourcing the origins of artefacts in high definition is set to improve our understanding of the ... > full story -
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Archaeological Genetics: It's Not All as Old as It at First Seems
May 20, 2013 — Genomic analyses suggest that patterns of genetic diversity which indicate population movement may not be as ancient as previously believed, but may be attributable to recent ... > full story -
Agriculture in China Predates Domesticated Rice: Discovery of Ancient Diet Shatters Conventional Ideas of How Agriculture Emerged
May 17, 2013 — Archaeologists have made a discovery in southern subtropical China which could revolutionize thinking about how ancient humans lived in the region. They have uncovered evidence for the first time ... > full storyMore: -
World's Biggest Ice Sheets Likely More Stable Than Previously Believed
May 16, 2013 — A new study suggests that the previous connections scientists made between ancient shoreline height and ice volumes are erroneous and that perhaps our ice sheets were more stable in the past than we ... > full story -
Light Cast on Lifestyle and Diet of First New Zealanders
May 16, 2013 — Scientists have shed new light on the diet, lifestyles and movements of the first New Zealanders by analyzing isotopes from their bones and ... > full story -
Elephant's Tomb in Carmona May Have Been a Temple to the God Mithras
May 10, 2013 — The so-called Elephant's Tomb in the Roman necropolis of Carmona (Seville, Spain) was not always used for burials. The original structure of the building and a window through which the sun shines ... > full story -
Justinianic Plague Was Caused by Bacterium Yersinia Pestis, DNA of Skeletal Remains Shows
May 10, 2013 — Ancient DNA analyses of skeletal remains of plague victims from the 6th century AD provide information about the phylogeny and the place of origin of this ... > full story -
Secret Streets of Britain's 'Atlantis' Are Revealed
May 9, 2013 — Archeologists have carried out the most detailed analysis ever of the archaeological remains of the lost medieval town of Dunwich, dubbed ‘Britain’s Atlantis’. Using advanced ... > full story
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