Roman and medieval bronze artifacts reveal ancient metallurgical choices in central Italy
A new chemical analysis of bronze needles, hatpins, and tools from central Italy reconstructs how Roman and early medieval agricultural...
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A new chemical analysis of bronze needles, hatpins, and tools from central Italy reconstructs how Roman and early medieval agricultural...
Read moreDetailsNew radiocarbon dates from the Bojná archaeological complex push the origins of early medieval Slavic strongholds back to the seventh...
Read moreDetailsBy analyzing the chemical fingerprints of ancient pottery, researchers have uncovered new evidence of how skilled artisans migrated and traded...
Read moreDetailsBy examining soil from 7,000-year-old graves in Sweden, archaeologists have uncovered the microscopic remains of feathers, furs, and plant fibers,...
Read moreDetailsAn analysis of ancient genomes reveals a human genetic lineage in central Argentina that persisted for 8,000 years. The study...
Read moreDetailsA genetic analysis of human remains from ancient wetland communities in northwestern Europe reveals that local hunter-gatherer ancestry survived thousands...
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Read moreDetailsA chemical analysis of the Methana volcano in Greece reveals it experienced a 100,000-year period of silence. During this time,...
Read moreDetailsA comprehensive analysis of over 12,000 ancient European skeletons reveals that men consistently enjoyed greater access to meat and high-status...
Read moreDetailsAncient Sicily was a melting pot of Greek, Punic, and Roman cultures. A new study examines the mortar lining the...
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