Archaeologists Debunk Ancient Egypt’s Greatest Health Myth: The Plague of Akhetaten
New archaeological study debunks the myth of a catastrophic plague causing the collapse of Akhetaten, shifting focus to political factors. Read the evidence.
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7,000-Year-Old Sahara Skeletons Reveal Lost Human Lineage in North Africa
New analysis of 7,000-year-old skeletons found in the Libyan Sahara reveals a unique, unknown human lineage, challenging migration theories. Read the full findings.
King Richard III’s Dental Plaque Reveals Severe Gum Disease and High-Sugar Diet
DNA analysis of King Richard III’s dental plaque reveals severe periodontitis and a high-sugar diet signature from 1485. Read the full scientific findings.
Neanderthals and Hunter-Gatherers Engineered European Landscapes Before Farming
New study reveals Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers used fire and hunting to engineer European landscapes thousands of years before agriculture. Read the full analysis.
1,300-Year-Old Feces from Mexico’s ‘Cave of the Dead Children’ Reveals Plagues of Ancient Pathogens
DNA analysis of 1,300-year-old coprolites from Mexico’s Cave of the Dead Children reveals three major intestinal parasites, including a North American first. Learn about the implications for ancient health.