Archaeology : Science World Report

Oct 23, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

Ancient European Skulls Reveal When Humans First Began Drinking Milk

When did we first begin being able to drink milk? That's a good question--and you may be surprised by the answer. Scientists have found that ancient Europeans remained intolerant to lactose for 5,000 years after they adopted agricultural practices.

Oct 21, 2014 06:52 AM EDT

Roman Gladiators Were Mostly Vegetarian and Drank Ashes for Peak Physical Performance

You might think that Roman gladiators subsisted on a diet of mea-t-but you'd be wrong. New findings reveal that these ancient fighters ate a mostly vegetarian diet and actually drank ashes after training as a tonic.

Oct 15, 2014 11:09 AM EDT

Archaeologists Uncover Bronze Remains of Ancient Iron Age Chariot

Archaeologists have made a startling discovery. They've discovered the decorated bronze remains of an Iron Age chariot in the United Kingdom, revealing a bit more about the region's ancient past.

Sep 11, 2014 06:40 AM EDT

Archaeologists Uncover New Viking Fortress in Denmark

Archaeologists have made a startling discovery in Denmark. They've found a previously unknown Viking fortress in a field that could hold an important piece in Denmark's history.

Sep 10, 2014 08:25 AM EDT

The Hidden Monuments Beneath Stonehenge: Archaeologists Uncover New Features

Stonehenge is one of the most iconic archaeological monuments in the world and now, scientists have uncovered a host of previously unknown monuments surrounding this feature.

Aug 21, 2014 11:17 AM EDT

Ancient Escargot: Paleolithic People in Spain Dined on Snails

It turns out that escargot may have been a daily part of the Paleolithic diet for inhabitants of what is now modern-day Spain.

Aug 19, 2014 10:52 AM EDT

The Royal Lifestyle and Diet of King Richard III Revealed with New Bone Study

Researchers have taken a closer look at the skeleton of King Richard III, examining its tooth and bone chemistry. Now, they've uncovered fascinating new details about the life and diet of this ancient king.

Jul 24, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

3D Imaging of Ancient Child's Skull Reveals Violent Trauma that Caused Brain Damage

Scientists have uncovered the remains of a child that reveal a violent injury. They've examined a Paleolithic child's skull with three-dimensional imaging and have found that a violent head trauma probably led to brain damage.

Jul 15, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

Prehistoric Tokens Still Used by our Ancestors Long After the Invention of Writing

What did our ancient ancestors use before writing? That's a good question and now, archaeologists have uncovered some new artifacts that may answer that question. They've found a large number of clay tokens that were used as records of trade.

Jul 01, 2014 07:16 AM EDT

Oldest Baby Boom in North America Sheds Light on Native American Population Crash

Scientists have taken a closer look at a massive, ancient baby boom as they learn a bit more about what kind of events led up to the boom and then caused population numbers to rapidly decline.

Jun 05, 2014 08:57 AM EDT

Lost Art of Ancient Angkor Wat Temple Discovered After 500 Years

Archaeologists have uncovered priceless artifacts that haven't been seen for hundreds of years. They've discovered long-lost paintings on the walls of Cambodia's ancient Angkor Wat temple that depict deities, animals, boats and the temple itself.

May 22, 2014 07:36 AM EDT

1,500-Year-Old Human Feces Sheds Light on Ancient Caribbean Cultures

Archaeologists have uncovered 1,500-year-old fossilized feces and scientists have now analyzed the bacteria and fungi within it. The new findings reveal a bit more about cultures living in the Caribbean over a thousand years ago.