A 3.8-million-year-old skull reveals the face of Lucy’s possible ancestors A “remarkably complete” skull belonging to an early human ancestor that lived 3.8 million years ago has been discovered in Ethiopia. This is the first time a skull belonging to Australopithecus anamensis has been found and the discovery sheds light on the evolutionary history of […]

She was described by the Roman historian Cassius Dio as “a woman of surpassing beauty”, and is portrayed by Hollywood as a glamorous seductress. But was Cleopatra really the famous beauty she is often depicted as? In this feature, first published in 2016, Professor Kevin Butcher investigates… Cleopatra is always newsworthy. So when in February

Cancun Underwater Museum or MUSA is an unusual exhibition of sculptures made by Jason DeCaires Taylor placed in the waters surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc in Mexico. The National Marine Park and the Cancun Nautical Association worked with artist Jason deCaires Taylor to create the spectacular project, which included over 403 permanent life-size

Explore the Mysterious Beauty of India’s Ancient Kailasa Temple Have you ever wanted to visit a majestic temple that has been shrouded in both epic tales and grand mysteries? Look no further than the incredible Kailasa Temple! Located in Ellora, Maharashtra India, this ancient structure is a must-see for any traveler looking to experience incomparable

The full tragic story revealed by mummified remains of a female teenage mummy of just 14-17 years old, who died during childbirth, has been discovered by archaeologists in Egypt. What makes the find both horrifying and extraordinary at the same time, is one fetus and placenta found in the pelvic area, and another in the

In the ever-evolving quest to unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations, a new discovery has ignited speculation about the possibility of time travel encoded in Egyptian hieroglyphs. Carvings on ancient walls depicting what appear to be airplanes and a helicopter have sparked intrigue and debate among researchers, with some suggesting that these enigmatic symbols may

Archaeologists repeatedly stumble upon artifacts that seem way too advanced for the times from which they originate. The ancient Greeks, for instance, developed a clock capable of calculating and tracking planetary motions and solar eclipses among other things. These forward-thinking inventions are often called “ahead of their time.” In reality, they are reflections of the

In Yorkshire, a Chariot from the Iron Age was found, making it the second such find in two years. In a small town in Yorkshire named Pocklington, on a construction site, houses were built. The discovery was made. There has now been a delay in construction on the homes as a new dig begins in

Ramesses II is arguably one of the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt (hence named Ramesses the Great), and also one of its most well-known. Ramesses II, the third pharaoh of the 19 th Dynasty, ascended the throne of Egypt during his late teens in 1279 BC following the death of his father, Seti I. He

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