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Oldest Neolithic Bow Discovered in Europe
June 29, 2012 — Researchers have discovered the oldest Neolithic bow in Europe at La Draga Neolithic site in Banyoles. The complete bow measures 108 cm long and was constructed of yew ... > full story -
Creative Individuals Travelled to the South Swedish Inland 9,000 Years Ago
June 25, 2012 — Despite its good ecologic status, there were no permanent settlements in the south Swedish inland 9,000 years ago. Yet the area was visited by people who wanted to express their individuality and ... > full story -
Complex Thinking Behind the Bow and Arrow
June 25, 2012 — The bow and arrow have long been regarded as a possible indicator of culture in prehistoric times. Bows and arrows appear to have been in use for some 64,000 years, given evidence from South Africa. ... > full story -
Why the Vibrant City of Palmyra Was Located in the Middle of What Is Now the Syrian Desert
June 20, 2012 — Norwegian archaeologists have solved one of the great puzzles of the Roman Empire: Why was the vibrant city of Palmyra located in the middle of the Syrian ... > full story -
Undersea Volcano Gave Off Signals Before Eruption in 2011
June 10, 2012 — A team of scientists that last year created waves by correctly forecasting the 2011 eruption of Axial Seamount years in advance now says that the undersea volcano located some 250 miles off the ... > full story -
Photovoltaic Cells Tap Underwater Solar Energy
June 7, 2012 — Scientists have developed solar cells capable of producing sufficient power to operate electronic sensor systems underwater at depths of nine ... > full story -
New Secrets from 'Bay of the Pirates' Warship That Sunk 2,300 Years Ago
June 6, 2012 — A new study puts some finishing touches on the 2,300-year history of the beak-like weapon that an ancient warship used to ram enemy ships in the First Punic War, the conflict between ancient Rome and ... > full story -
Legendary Lost City of Ciudad Blanca May Have Been Found With Airborne LiDAR
June 6, 2012 — Archaeologists have used airborne laser mapping to unveil archaeological ruins in a Honduran rainforest. An initial analysis of the LiDAR survey has identified ruins that could be those of Ciudad ... > full story -
Ancient Jugs Hold the Secret to Practical Mathematics in Biblical Times
June 4, 2012 — Archaeologists and mathematicians alike have been puzzled for centuries by the use of spherical jugs in trade in the ancient world, and how merchants measured the volume of the commodities they held. ... > full story -
First Prehistoric Twins Discovered in Iberian Peninsula
May 30, 2012 — Researchers in Spain have discovered the remains of newborn twin girls in the archaeological site of Olèrdola in Barcelona. They date back to between the middle of the 4th century B.C. to the ... > full story
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