
Archaeology
Let’s learn about radiocarbon dating
Through the power of radioactivity, carbon dating can reveal the age of many fossils and artifacts.
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Through the power of radioactivity, carbon dating can reveal the age of many fossils and artifacts.
Broken bodies found at a house in Pompeii suggest that earthquakes played a role in the legendary tragedy.
A rare muscle stiffening known as a cadaveric spasm might explain the mummy’s open-mouthed expression.
This vast, mysterious stretch of time marks the dawn of human civilizations.
A controversial study suggests that ancient people might have used one to hoist the stones used to assemble into King Djoser’s pyramid.
Ancient brains may not be rare finds. An analysis of over 4,000 preserved human brains reveals five processes that protect against decay.
Particles such as muons, X-rays and neutrons help scientists peer inside fossils, mummies, pyramids, volcanoes and the human body.
The findings challenge a common idea about how the mummified man got marked with dark lines.
Images made with these particles have revealed details of dinosaur bones, mummies and more.
The grave holds a sword. It hints the buried woman fought or helped plan raids some 2,000 years ago in what’s now southwest England.