Researchers used particle accelerator technology to examine fossilized remains. Credit- Terence Faircloth CC BY 2.0.Evidence of blood vessels in a T. rex fossil is providing scientists with a rare glimpse into how dinosaurs may have healed from injuries millions of years ago. While researchers have
The Calzoene’s ‘Stonehenge’. Credit: Leandroisola / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Archaeologists working alongside a highway expansion in Brazil’s Amapá state have uncovered new evidence of advanced Indigenous societies that lived in the Amazon long before European colonization. The discoveries em
Egg of Taenia sp. recovered at Novae. Credit: Elena Klenina / CC BY-NC-ND 4.0A parasite once believed to have originated in the Americas has been identified in Roman-era chamber pots in Bulgaria, raising new questions about how diseases spread in the ancient world. The discovery was made at Novae, a
Although there is no evidence that Shakespeare was Catholic, historian Clare Asquith believes that there are discernible traces of Catholicism in his writing. Credit: Public DomainThe global calendar reserves April 23 for a singular coincidence: on this day, the UN simultaneously celebrates Spanish
A new 65-foot Jurassic dinosaur found in Argentina challenges what scientists know about sauropod evolution in South America. A mounted skeleton labeled as Bishanopliosaurus is on display at the Zigong Dinosaur Museum in China. While this specimen is a Jurassic aquatic reptile rather than a South Am
Controversy in Colombia following the mayor of Medellin’s cancellation of a book launch event for a book about the M-19 guerrilla group. Credit: Medellin Mayor’s Office / John Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Medellin mayor’s office ordered this week the cancellation of the presentation of a boo
Aerial view of the excavated structure at Áspero, in Peru. Credit: Ministry of CultureArchaeologists in Peru have uncovered a sophisticated observatory believed to have been used for astronomy at the ancient site of Aspero, offering new insight into early scientific practices in the Americas. The di
Portrait of a man said to be Christopher Columbus. Credit: Sebastiano del Piombo / Wikimedia Commons / Public domainNew genetic research is raising fresh questions about the origins of Christopher Columbus, offering a possible link to a noble lineage in northwestern Spain. The findings introduce sci
Durupinar formation near Mount Ararat linked to Noah’s Ark. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SAA researcher has revived debate over a long-standing biblical mystery, claiming that a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey may conceal the remains of Noah’s Ark. The assertion follows years of fieldwor
Colombia will present three books about the San Jose galleon tomorrow at the 2026 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBo). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia will present three new publications on the San Jose galleon, its scientific study, and the stories associated with this submer
Colombian beer market is quickly growing, as Colombia is home to several beer brands produced both industrially and artisanally. Credit: Derek Holthman / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0When considering Colombian alcohol, the first beverages that often come to mind are the country’s famous “aguardiente,” or its pote
Some of the most legendary Bible sites have been found, to the surprise of historians, believers, and archaeologists alike. Credits: Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.Although the Bible is filled with parables and metaphors, these five sites actually discovered by archaeologists may change your p
Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel depicting a Peruvian Hairless Dog. Credit: Weronika Tomczyk / CC BY-NC 4.0Archaeologists studying a major Wari site on Peru’s northern coast have identified what may be the earliest physical evidence of Peruvian hairless dogs. The findings offer new insight into how do
Prehispanic Maya dental inlays in teeth with open apices. Credit: Marco Ramírez-Salomon / SSRNScientists have uncovered what may be the earliest known example of a gemstone used as a dental filling, offering new insight into the medical knowledge of the ancient Maya civilization. The finding centers
Specialists recorded petroglyphs and cave paintings from the site. Credit: Gerardo Peña / INAHArchaeologists in Mexico have uncovered a set of ancient rock art during construction linked to a major passenger train project, authorities said. The discovery emerged from fieldwork carried out under the
Standing on the right is Mwepu Ilunga, the player behind the controversial play. Credit: Stories of OutsidersZaire’s participation in the 1974 World Cup remains one of the most controversial chapters in soccer history. As the first nation from sub-Saharan Africa to qualify, the “Leopards” arrived in
Monte Verde archaeological site in Chile. Credit: Geología Valdivia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0A new scientific analysis is challenging long-standing beliefs about when humans first settled in the Americas, raising fresh questions about one of archaeology’s most influential sites.For decades, Mo
The Golden Helmet of Coțofenești. Credit: Radu Oltean / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0Dutch authorities have recovered a 2,500-year-old golden helmet and two ancient gold bracelets stolen from a museum in the Netherlands, ending months of uncertainty over one of Europe’s most alarming heritage cri
Fossil of Archaeaspinus, a member of the Ediacaran biota. Credit: Masahiro Miyasaka / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Scientists have uncovered an ancient fossil site in southwestern China that is reshaping understanding of when complex animal life first appeared on Earth. The discovery suggests tha
Officers and a car of the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. Credit: Gila County Sheriff’s OfficeAuthorities in Arizona have confirmed that a girl who disappeared more than three decades ago has been found alive, bringing a significant development to a case that began in 1994. Christina Marie Plante was
The Battle of Copenhagen by Christian Mølsted. Credit: Christian Mølsted / Wikimedia Commons / Public DomainA team of maritime archaeologists in Denmark says it has identified the wreck of the Dannebroge, a warship that served as a command vessel during the Battle of Copenhagen and sank after a viol
Human remains found at Donghulin Site. Credit: The People’s Government of Mentougou District, BeijingA team of researchers has uncovered evidence of a previously unknown human lineage that lived in northern China around 11,000 years ago, shedding new light on a key period when societies began shifti
Cefalù Pantocrator retouched the painting of Jesus Christ in the church. Credit: Andreas Wahra / CC BY-SA 3.0An Italian laboratory’s light experiment has drawn new attention to one of Christianity’s most debated artifacts, the Shroud of Turin and Jesus’s resurrection, after researchers found that in
A 3D sketchup reconstruction of the structure (council house). Credit: Christina T. Halperin / CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Archaeologists working in Guatemala’s Peten region have uncovered new evidence that the ancient Maya political system underwent a major transformation, shifting away from absolute royal rule
