How Migration Made the Human World

Last August, archaeologists discovered a number of artefacts in Indonesia dating back between 1 million and 1.4 million years. The findings could transform theories of early human migrations, according to an article the team published in the journal Nature. People often consider migration to be a new phenomenon. In fact, migration has been a characteristic of human … Read more

Archaeology Professor Explains Departure from Indonesian History Rewrite Team

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Archaeologist Harry Truman Simanjuntak has withdrawn from the Indonesian History Rewrite Team formed by the Ministry of Culture. In a letter sent on January 22, 2025, he revealed his personal and academic reasons for resigning. “I will no longer be involved in the team as an editor or a contributor,” said the … Read more

Make-up’s ancient history discovered in Omani shells

Dr Michele Degli Esposti excavating a late pre-Islamic grave at the Salut archaeological site in Oman, where shells were found that revealed ancient cosmetic habits. Photo: Dr Michele Degli EspostiDr Michele Degli Esposti excavating a late pre-Islamic grave at the Salut archaeological site in Oman, where shells were found that revealed ancient cosmetic habits. Photo: … Read more

Yorgos Lanthimos denied permission to film at the Acropolis for ‘Bugonia’

Emma Stone, left, and director Yorgos Lanthimos pose for a portrait photograph for the film ‘Kinds of Kindness’ at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, last May. [AP] Greek authorities have rejected a request from five-time Oscar-nominated director Yorgos Lanthimos to film at the Acropolis, the country’s most visited ancient site, for his … Read more

Bloomberg’s £20 Million Donation Revolutionizes London Museum with 14,000 Artifacts Gift

London Museum Receives Massive Trove of Roman artifacts and $26 Million donation By World Today News | Published March 19, 2025 A groundbreaking collection of Roman artifacts, highlighted by the largest assemblage of Roman writing tablets ever unearthed, is set to enrich the London Museum, thanks to a substantial donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies. This contribution, … Read more

Eerie Egyptian mummy who suffered agonising fate reveals terrifying ‘Black Death’ secret for the first time in millennia

AN EERIE Egyptian mummy who died a horror death has revealed to scientists an unbelievable Black Death secret. It is believed that the 3,290-year-old embalmed remains belonged to a male who suffered horrific symptoms before dying – potentially from the bubonic plague. 2 The oldest confirmed case of the plague outside of Eurasia has been … Read more

Discovery of a 6,900-year-old tree rewrites Drenthe’s raised bog history

Archyde Drenthe‘s Flood Defenses ​Rammed by Heavy Rainfall Table of Contents 1. Drenthe’s Flood Defenses ​Rammed by Heavy Rainfall 2. Ancient Oak Stump Baffles Scientists‍ in‌ Dutch ⁢Peat Bog 3. ancient ⁢Oak Discovered in Drenthe Bog 4. A Mummified Marvel Table of Contents 1. Drenthe’s Flood Defenses ​Rammed by Heavy Rainfall 2. Ancient Oak Stump … Read more