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Unveiling secrets of the Swartkrans Cave | new fossils of a tiny human ancestor
According to Wits University, Paranthropus robustus lived in South Africa around two million years ago, alongside Homo ergaster, a direct a direct ancestor of modern people.
The Top 9 Archaeological Finds of 2024
The world’s most notable archaeological discoveries in 2024 include a grisly discovery in Canada, a Mayan ruler’s jade mosaic mask, ancient petroglyphs carved among dinosaur footprints, a rare Pompeii tomb, sacrificed horses and riders, and the only known Ice Age ritual to have survived to the modern era.
WATCH: Archaeologists unveil reconstructed face of Peru's most famous mummy, "The Ice Maiden"
A lifelike sculpture revealing the potential living face of Peru's most famous mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed in a ritual over 500 years ago on the Andean peaks, has been unveiled.
WATCH: Archaeological dig in Iraq unearths ancient winged sculpture
What has a curly beard that would make Santa Claus jealous, feathered wings and a muscular physique? No, it's not Ozzy Osbourne on tour - you are forgiven - it's the celestial being, the Lamassu.
WATCH: Libya floods reveal forgotten structures in ancient Greek city near Derna
The recent catastrophic floods that wreaked havoc across Libya have unexpectedly unveiled previously unknown structures at an ancient Greek city near Derna, posing a unique challenge for archaeologists and local authorities.
WATCH: Ohrid history mystery, archaeologists dive into an Albanian lake to study Neolithic homes
Beneath the turquoise waters of Lake Ohrid, the "Pearl of the Balkans", scientists have uncovered what may be one of Europe's earliest sedentary communities, and are trying to solve the mystery of why it sheltered behind a fortress of defensive spikes.
WATCH: Heaviest animal ever may be ancient whale found in Peruvian desert
There could be a new contender for the heaviest animal to have ever lived. While today's blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales.
WATCH: Mystic pizza! Pompeii fresco might show ancient 'pizza predecessor'
Although not technically a pizza and more of a round focaccia with toppings, this recent finds is probably one of the more striking depictions of the internationally famous food that has been found in recent years.
WATCH: Spectacular treasure trove of 1,000-year-old Viking coins unearthed in Denmark
Archaeologists in northern Jutland made a remarkable discovery last autumn - a trove of Viking treasure that sheds light on Denmark's rich history.
WATCH: A coalition of archaeologists seeks out Jewish heritage in Morocco
In the depths of the Akka oasis in Morocco, two archaeologists are excavating the floor of a synagogue in search of even the smallest fragments of the country's Jewish history.
In the footsteps of giants – the world’s largest known dinosaur goes on show at London’s Natural History Museum
Take a step back in time with a life-size cast of the largest known land animal, which goes on show at London’s Natural History Museum, the first such display in Europe.
WATCH: Egyptian archaeologists unearth incredible smiling sphinx of Roman emperor
The find, announced by the tourism and antiquities ministry, is just the latest in a series of discoveries made in recent months.
WATCH: Monument To St Cuthbert Unveiled At Lindisfarne Monastery
A new monument to St Cuthbert - one of Britain’s holiest of saints - has been unveiled at the Lindisfarne monastery in Northumberland.
WATCH: Secrets of 2,300-year-old golden boy mummy revealed by CT scans
The secrets of a glittering Egyptian mummy known as the “Golden boy”, have been uncovered leaving the occupant of the sarcophagus undisturbed.
WATCH: Oldest east African stone-age tools discovered in western Kenya
New research by scientists from the National Museums of Kenya, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Queens college will go down in history.
WATCH: Ancient statue of Hercules discovered during sewage repair works in Rome
A statue believed to be around 2,000 years old has been found in Rome during repair work to a sewage system.
WATCH: Spanish archaeologists discover Egyptian crocodile mummies
Archaeozoologist Bea De Cupere (RBINS) declared that Ancient Egyptians sacrificed crocodiles during rituals to their god Sobek.
WATCH: Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone
In a major breakthrough for Norwegian archaeology, a team of researchers has uncovered what they believe to be the world's oldest runestone.
Look: This year’s top scientific achievements
This year’s top science stories show inspiring advances from the James Webb Space Telescope to a project aiming to map every cell type in the human body.
Author of ‘Cradle of Life’ gets top award
The author of ‘Cradle of Life - The Story of the Magaliesberg and the Cradle of Humankind’, Vincent Carruthers, has received the Heritage Association of South Africa’s prestigious Simon Van Der Stel Gold Medal.
WATCH: Archaeology students uncover long-lost pre-Hispanic mural in Peru
After a four-year search, a team of student archaeologists in northern Peru have made an incredible discovery.
WATCH: T. rex skull could sell for up to $20 million at New York auction
The dinosaur skull weighs over 90kg’s and stands at 2 metres tall. If the sale goes through, the skull could become one of the most valuable fossils sold at the auction when it is offered at a sale in New York in December.
WATCH: Bronze statues unearthed in Italy could transform understanding of Ancient Rome's early years
A remarkable discovery of Roman era bronze statues may transform our knowledge of the early years of Ancient Rome.
WATCH: The Yin Ruins - an ancient Chinese city dating back 3,300 years
The Yin Ruins in central China’s Henan Province, are the remnants of the capital of the late Shang Dynasty.
Tanzania footprints offer clues on origin of human upright walking
Five fossil footprints left in volcanic ash 3. 66 million years ago in Tanzania are giving scientists new insight on a landmark in human evolution – upright walking – while showing that its origins are more complicated than previously known.