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Snail Trail Reveals Ancient Human Migration
June 20, 2013 Geneticists have used snails to uncover evidence of an ancient human migration from the Pyrenean region of France to ... > full storyMore: -
Medieval Leprosy Genomes Shed Light on Disease's History
June 13, 2013 Scientists have reconstructed a dozen medieval and modern leprosy genomes -- suggesting a European origin for the North American leprosy strains found in armadillos and humans, and a common ancestor ... > full story -
Mysterious Monument Found Beneath the Sea of Galilee
June 10, 2013 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 early Bronze ... > full story -
Roman Seawater Concrete Holds the Secret to Cutting Carbon Emissions
June 4, 2013 Scientists analyzed samples from a Roman breakwater submerged in the Bay of Naples for over two millennia, revealing the secrets of crystal chemistry that allow Roman seawater concrete to resist ... > full story -
New Biomolecular Archaeological Evidence Points to the Beginnings of Viniculture in France
June 3, 2013 France is renowned the world over as a leader in the crafts of viticulture and winemaking -- but the beginnings of French viniculture have been largely unknown, until now. Imported ancient Etruscan ... > full story -
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:
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