It turns out that our obsession with hair removal dates back to Roman times.
Author: Elif Duluk
Neanderthals produced synthetic material through underground distillation
The scientists matched several birch tar production processes to the chemical byproducts discovered on prehistoric Neanderthals implements.
Parasite filled poop found in a 2,500 year old luxury toilet
The limestone slab, which resembled a toilet seat and had an access hole, was discovered in a home said to have belonged to a wealthy, high ranking family in a historic section of Jerusalem, Israel.
Emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa
Our species first appeared in Africa more than 300,000 years ago.
300,000 year old human footprints found in Germany
Three fossil human footprints of Homo Heidelbergensis discovered among prehistoric elephant tracks at the Schöningen site in Lower Saxony.
A geometric wonder tunnel unearthed while searching for Cleopatra’s tomb
Archaeologists found a massive, magnificent tunnel beneath a temple in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, which is now a ruin on the coast of Egypt. This tunnel has been dubbed a “geometric miracle” by experts.
Buddha statue unearthed in Egypt illuminates ancient trade route
In the ancient Egyptian port city of Berenike, archaeologists have discovered Buddha statue. The recent discovery illuminates Rome and India’s rich trade relationship.
Buried treasure found in Italy with 200 Roman coins
Archaeologists in Livorno, Italy, are putting together the pieces of a mystery with a stunning buried treasure find.
Montevideo Maru, Japanese ship torpedoed in Australia found in the Philippines
The wreckage of a Japanese ship torpedoed during World War II with more than 1,000 people on board, including Australian prisoners, has been found off the coast of the Philippines.
Digesta, newly discovered food source of Ice Age people
Research at the University of Michigan has found that Ice Age food theories and models fail to take into account an important source of calories and carbohydrates.