Ancient Egyptian bow drills previously didn't appear in the archaeological record until the New Kingdom, circa the second millennium BCE. Nearly a century ago, archaeologists excavating a cemetery in ...

Whether it's calluses, osteoarthritis, or the "phone pinky," our hands tell a story and can reveal a lot about the lives we live and the daily items we use. But what about the hands of our ancient ...

A pilot project to investigate the archaeological surface material present in the Iraqi Western Desert recently discovered a bounty of finds from the Old and Middle Paleolithic era, including 850 ...

In the hills of southwestern China, near the ancient shoreline of Fuxian Lake, a major archaeological discovery has reshaped how scientists understand the early use of tools. A collection of 35 wooden ...

A pilot project to scan the surface material of an Iraqi desert revealed 850 different artifacts from the Old and Middle Paleolithic eras. Included in the finds were ancient stone hand axes that date ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Nearly a century ago, archaeologists excavating a cemetery in ...