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Introduction Heart disease is often viewed as a modern malady, fueled by sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and the stresses of modern life. However, a groundbreaking study led by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute challenges this notion, revealing that heart disease has been a human affliction for millennia. The Global HORUS Study, recently published […]

Introduction In the captivating realm of archaeology, the past often reveals itself through intriguing artifacts that leave experts and the public alike brimming with curiosity. While archaeologists are renowned for their ability to decipher the purpose and significance of most historical objects, there are a select few that continue to baffle even the most seasoned […]

Introduction When excavating ancient sites, archaeologists are often left with remains made from non-perishable items. Wood, leather, flesh, cloth, and other organic materials rarely survive the test of time, as they rot away and disappear over the centuries. However, under the right conditions, even these delicate materials can be preserved for a very long time. […]

Introduction In the quiet recesses of an ancient Egyptian tomb, a discovery was made that would captivate researchers for decades. In 1935, an archaeological expedition led by the Metropolitan Museum of New York unearthed a remarkable and eerie find near Luxor – the mummified remains of an elderly woman, her mouth frozen open in a […]

The past year proved to be a remarkable one for the field of archaeology. Advancements in techniques, particularly the use of AI, have facilitated significant breakthroughs, while researchers have also offered fresh insights into artifacts discovered in earlier excavations. Moreover, it has been a year rich in new archaeological revelations, such as the discovery of […]

The Bench Abbey Discovery In an extraordinary archaeological undertaking, specialists have uncovered remarkable artifacts near Lake Tisza, Hungary. This year’s findings at a medieval abbey first discovered last year include a rare silver sacrificial set and a trove of Viennese pennies. The discoveries are part of a broader effort to map Hungary’s historical sites through […]

Introduction In a groundbreaking archaeological find, researchers have uncovered the oldest known sewing needles in the world – ancient stone tools discovered in western Tibet that date back a staggering 9,000 years. This remarkable discovery sheds new light on the technological advancements and survival strategies of our prehistoric ancestors who inhabited the harsh Tibetan Plateau. […]

The Mummy of Hekashepes: A Golden Discovery Egyptian archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery at the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo, unearthing the oldest non-royal mummy ever found in Egypt. This extraordinary find, dating back over 4,300 years, offers unprecedented insights into the burial practices and social structures of ancient Egypt’s Old Kingdom. At the bottom […]

A Cataclysmic Event in the 6th Century: The Great Climate Crisis Standing tall and proud in the Swedish province of Östergötland, the towering Rök Stones have long guarded the secrets of the Viking age. The most famous of these monoliths, the Rök Stone, bears the longest known runic inscription on stone, etched with intricate verses […]

Introduction With their captivating, enigmatic expressions and a history stretching back over 9,000 years, the stone masks discovered in the Judean desert region of the southern Levant are truly remarkable artifacts. These haunting, human-sized faces carved from soft limestone have long captivated the imagination of archaeologists and the public alike. The recent discovery of a […]