Archaeology
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Mendik Tepe: the ancient site rewriting human history
Under The Radar Excavations of Neolithic site in Turkey suggest human settlements more than 12,000 years ago
By Alex Kerr Published
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An ancient Israeli cave teaches new archaeological lessons
The Explainer The cave is believed to be one of the world's oldest burial sites
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The seven strangest historical discoveries made in 2025
The Explainer From prehistoric sunscreen to a brain that turned to glass, we've learned some surprising new facts about human history
By The Week UK Published
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Scientists have found the first proof that ancient humans fought animals
Under the Radar A human skeleton definitively shows damage from a lion's bite
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pharaoh's tomb discovered for first time in 100 years
Speed Read This is the first burial chamber of a pharaoh unearthed since Tutankhamun in 1922
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The never-ending wonder of Pompeii
In The Spotlight A luxury bathhouse is the latest treasure to be uncovered at the 'gift that keeps on giving'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Tutankhamun: the mystery of the boy pharaoh's pierced ears
Under the Radar Researchers believe piercings suggest the iconic funerary mask may have been intended for a woman
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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A Viking Age skeleton discovery could shed light on ancient DNA
In the Spotlight The 50 skeletons were 'exceptionally well-preserved'
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Mystifying' ancient children's graves discovered in Norway
Under The Radar Intricate stone circles found to contain remains of children dating back to 800BC
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The dinosaur trade: is science getting left by the wayside?
Briefing The trade in dinosaur skeletons has never been brisker
By The Week UK Published
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The laws of finding – and keeping – treasure in Britain
In the Spotlight Amateur archaeology is on the rise but flouting the laws can land you in prison
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Twins born in separate years
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The new research changing what we know about the first Americans
Under the radar Humans may have reached the Americas thousands of years earlier than previously thought
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The discovery that sheds new light on the Knights Templar
In Depth Medieval tombs linked to the Holy Grail crusaders have been uncovered in a Staffordshire churchyard
By The Week Staff Published
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