Searched for
FORENSIC ANALYSIS OF ANCIENT SKELETONS
Archaeologists reexamined an ancient Greek mass grave where nearly 80 men were buried together, many still shackled at the wrists- Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the Americas
- Italian divers found a 2,100-year-old Roman shipwreck beneath 151 feet of water; its cargo still held about 500 wine jars
- In 2019, workers digging foundations for a Jerusalem visitor centre uncovered a 2,700-year-old luxury estate with a rare private toiletA unique excavation at an ancient estate in Jerusalem revealed a private toilet that reflects the life of the elite. Beneath the stone seat...11 Aug, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- ‘The Walking Dead’s Merle Dixon was almost real: 1,400 years ago, an Italian man lost his hand and replaced it with a knifeA 1,400-year-old skeleton found in northern Italy revealed the remarkable story of a Medieval man who survived the loss of his right hand a...11 Aug, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- Solar Eclipse 2026 - August 12, 2026: Why Ancient China Believed a Dragon Was Eating the SunAncient China viewed solar eclipses as omens from celestial creatures. A powerful dragon was believed to devour the Sun during these events...11 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Humans built cities, fought wars & watched empires disappear while one tree kept growing: Over 5,000 years old, the world’s oldest tree Methuselah was discovered like thisMethuselah, a venerable bristlecone pine believed to be nearly five millennia old, grows in California’s White Mountains. This extraordinar...09 Aug, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- CBI finds NEET-UG 2026 paper leak involved 3 NTA experts, multi-state conspiracyThe CBI has filed a chargesheet against thirteen individuals for a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Three NTA subject experts allegedly accessed an...07 Aug, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
- Scientists uncover how ancient Roman concrete became more durable over nearly 2,000 yearsResearchers have made significant strides in understanding the enduring nature of ancient Roman concrete, which has surprisingly withstood ...07 Aug, 2026, 02.32 AM IST
- Ancient Egyptian proverb of the day: 'One who is serious all day will never have a good time, while one who is...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on work-life balance, happiness, seriousness, enjoyment, success, hard work, stable future, responsibility, safety and stressAncient Egyptian proverb of the day explains why balance between work and enjoyment matters in life. The saying from The Maxims of Ptahhote...06 Aug, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
- Rare 45,000-year-old crystal tool changed how scientists viewed NeanderthalsA rare crystal tool found in a French cave is changing scientific views. This ancient artifact reveals Neanderthals were skilled toolmakers...04 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed which animal came first on Earth, and the answer was right at the bottom of the seaScientists revealed first animal on Earth: Emerging research proposes that placozoans could be the oldest animals on Earth, reshaping the e...04 Aug, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
- In 2017, hundreds of fossil eggs in China revealed that Pterosaurs or ancient flying reptiles may have raised their youngIn a remarkable discovery, paleontologists in China unearthed hundreds of fossilized pterosaur eggs and bones, dating back 120 million year...03 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years agoAncient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the...03 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crewA 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a va...03 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- At Kenya’s Lake Turkana, 21 ancient footprints from 1.43 million years ago don’t fit the known hominins, and the size clues point in two directionsThe unveiling of 1.43 million-year-old fossilized footprints near Lake Turkana, Kenya, has left researchers in a conundrum. The prints do n...29 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
- Buried for over 3,000 years: Why this mysterious human skull and turtle-shaped artifact have archaeologists excited about a forgotten civilizationArchaeologists in El Salvador have uncovered a mysterious face-down human skull believed to more than 3000 years old at a burial site datin...29 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
- CBI files charge sheet against 13 accused in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak caseThe Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a charge sheet against thirteen accused individuals. These arrests are related to the NEET-UG...28 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
- Hidden for over a century, these Egyptian princesses may have been elite warriors, according to their 4,000-year-old bonesForgotten for a century inside a Cairo museum basement, 4,000-year-old royal bones are rewriting ancient Egyptian history. Historians long ...28 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
- Scientists unlocked a 4,000-year-old secret inside ancient human teeth. A woman’s clean smile in Thailand revealed surprising chemical proof of early betel nut chew habitsNew chemical analysis of ancient dental plaque from a burial site in Thailand revealed preserved traces of betel nut alkaloids. Remarkably,...28 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Load More
