Now, a team from the University of Bologna in Italy has linked symbols on ancient Mesopotamian seals with an archaic visual communication system called proto-cuneiform; an art form which would in time ...

Mesopotamian trade symbols may be origins of proto-cuneiform. Cylinder seals linked trade to early script development. Study shows transition from trade symbols to structured writing.

Sep. 25, 2024 — Scientists successfully extracted and analyzed DNA from ancient cheese samples found alongside the Tarim Basin mummies in China, dating back approximately 3,600 years.

Image via Depositphotos. Researchers are examining the wolf’s gastrointestinal tract to understand its diet and the prey it consumed. Wolf. Image via Depositphotos. Scientists are investigating ...

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,600-year-old amulet in Turkey depicting King Solomon killing a demon. This amulet likely ...

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Anthropologists have spent decades documenting a mysterious collection of symbols etched into the Peruvian desert, depicting everything from human decapitation and domesticated animals to knife ...

Well, eagles are considered the “king of all birds.” Since they have no natural predators and can soar freely over open terrain, eagles have been revered as a symbol of freedom since ancient times.

Forgotten Giants: Were There Really Giants in Ancient Times? One of the most enduring myths of humankind is that pertaining to giants. In almost every major civilization and culture in the world, ...

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Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...