New research on ancient DNA refines the timeline of human migration to North America

Old DNA uncovers syphilis bacteria in remains from Colombia dating back 5,500 years, according to research

New Insights on Early Human Migration to North America Researchers studying ancient DNA have made significant strides in pinpointing when early humans began migrating into North America, addressing a question that has perplexed scientists for many years. A study, set to be published in the December 2026 edition of the journal Current Opinion in Genetics […]

Picture: Man Finds Ancient Roman Treasure in German Field

Picture: Man Finds Ancient Roman Treasure in German Field

Incredible Discovery of Roman Coins in Germany A metal detectorist stumbled upon a remarkable find in 2025, unearthing artifacts that date back 2,000 years to the era of Roman Emperor Hadrian. Oliver Riedl, a licensed metal detectorist, was scanning a field close to Wesseling, Germany when he discovered 934 silver coins from the Roman period, […]

Police divers discover ancient Roman artifacts in the seabed of Sardinia.

Police divers discover ancient Roman artifacts in the seabed of Sardinia.

Ancient Roman Artifacts Discovered in Italy While conducting a routine dive off the coast of Porto Rotondo in Sardinia, police officers made an unexpected find: ancient Roman artifacts lying on the seabed for about 2,000 years. The discovery was reported by the Sassari Police Headquarters in late August. The officers, stationed in Olbia, noticed these […]

Workers uncover ancient pottery stash beneath Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.

Workers uncover ancient pottery stash beneath Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi.

Excavation in Tbilisi Reveals Ancient Pottery While working on renovations of a busy city street, workers in Tbilisi, Georgia, made a fascinating discovery — an array of pottery that dates back about 1,000 years. This find emerged during ongoing excavations along Rustaveli Avenue, which is a major roadway in the Georgian capital. The archaeological treasures […]

Professor Solehah Yaacob, who gained attention for stating that ancient Malays introduced flying kung-fu to the Chinese, has been dismissed by her university.

Professor Solehah Yaacob, who gained attention for stating that ancient Malays introduced flying kung-fu to the Chinese, has been dismissed by her university.

A Malaysian academic gained significant attention online for her unusual pseudo-historical claims, including the assertion that ancient Malays taught flying kung-fu to the Chinese. She has since lost her position at her university. Solehah Yaacob was let go from her role as an Arabic linguistics instructor at the International Islamic University Malaysia on April 27, […]

Why the Founding Fathers of America turned to ancient Jerusalem for inspiration on liberty

Why the Founding Fathers of America turned to ancient Jerusalem for inspiration on liberty

Growing international recognition for the City of David U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee introduced Guatemala in the City of David, stating, “Just as America has discovered our roots here, so has we discovered Guatemala.” When you think about the foundation of the United States, places like Plymouth Rock, Valley Forge, and Independence Hall come to mind. […]

Yale researchers analyzed ancient DNA to disprove the theory of Medici poisoning.

Yale researchers analyzed ancient DNA to disprove the theory of Medici poisoning.

New Insights into the Death of Francesco I de’ Medici Researchers from Yale University have made significant strides in uncovering the mystery surrounding the death of Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici, a prominent figure from Italy’s Medici family, who passed away suddenly in 1587. In a study published in the journal iScience, the team […]

Discovery of ancient Egyptian site connected to the Hyksos and the biblical Exodus

Discovery of ancient Egyptian site connected to the Hyksos and the biblical Exodus

Ancient Settlement Discovered in Egypt, Linking to Biblical Exodus Context Recently, archaeologists in Egypt unveiled an ancient settlement from the Second Intermediate Period, a time that has sparked much discussion among scholars regarding the Biblical Exodus. This settlement was found at the Tell el-Khoa site located in Wadi Tumilat, an ancient route linking the eastern […]