‘Blinged out’ female ruler may be evidence of powerful women during Bronze Age (Science 10/3/21)
A new analysis of a richly adorned female ruler buried in a Bronze Age palace suggests women could also occupy the throne.
Genetic analysis of ancient massacre reveals instance of indiscriminate killing (Phys.org 10/3/21)
Genetic analysis provides clarity and also prompts further questions around an ancient massacre in Potočani, Croatia, in a study published March 10, 2021 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Mario Novak from the Institute for Anthropological Research, Croatia, Ron Pinhasi from the University of Vienna, Austria, David Reich from Harvard Medical School and Harvard University, U.S.,…
Humans evolved to be the water-saving ape (Eurekalert 05/03/21)
New study suggests humans evolved to run on less water than our closest primate relatives.
The human footprints of Ojo Guareña (Phys.org 08/3/21)
The CENIEH has participated in the study of the prints of bare feet found at the Sala y Galerías de las Huellas site in the Ojo Guareña Karst Complex (Burgos), which are the marks left in a soft floor sediment of an exploration by a small group of people between 4600 and 4200 years ago.
Lunch Break Science #22| Naomi Cleghorn
Lunch Break Science is a weekly online series featuring short lectures or interviews with Leakey Foundation scientists Lunch Break Science #22| Naomi Cleghorn Meet Leakey Foundation grantee Naomi Cleghorn and learn about the archaeology of Knysna Cave in South Africa.
Neanderthal and early modern human stone tool culture co-existed for over 100,000 years (phys.org 01/03/21)
The Acheulean was estimated to have died out around 200,000 years ago but the new findings suggest it may have persisted for much longer, creating over 100,000 years of overlap with more advanced technologies produced by Neanderthals and early modern humans.
Archaeologists Reveal Roman Ceremonial Chariot (Heritage Daily 27/17/21)
Archaeologists from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Torre Annunziata have announced the discovery of an intact Roman Ceremonial Chariot excavated near the Roman city of Pompeii.
Restoration of Pompeii’s House of the Ceii reveals Roman frescoes glowing with color (CNN 25/02/21)
Rome (CNN) — One of Pompeii’s oldest frescoes has been restored to its colorful former glory using the help of laser technology.
A 4.4 million-year-old skeleton could reveal how early humans began to walk upright (phys.org 25/02/21)
Evolutionary expert Charles Darwin and others recognized a close evolutionary relationship between humans, chimps and gorillas based on their shared anatomies, raising some questions: how are humans related to other primates? Research by a Texas A&M University professor may provide some answers.
Genomic insights into the origin of pre-historic populations in East Asia (Max-Planck-Gesellschaft 22/02/21)
Integrating evidence from genetics and archaeology resarchers shed light on East Asia’s population history.
New dating techniques reveal Australia’s oldest known rock painting, and it’s a kangaroo (phys.org 22/02/21)
A two-meter-long painting of a kangaroo in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has been identified as Australia’s oldest intact rock painting.
Archeologists uncover 12th-century bathhouse hidden in Spanish bar (CNN 18/02/21)
Archeologists have uncovered the remains of a 12th century bathhouse at a popular bar in the city of Seville, southern Spain.