No Bones About It
Rice University redesigns anthropology lab to house expanded bone collection
Ancient Chewing Gum Reveals Stone Age Diet
Chewed resin from 9,700 years ago provides a wealth of ancient DNA information
anthropology
First Prehistoric Person with Turner Syndrome Identified from Ancient DNA
New technique developed to measure number of chromosomes in ancient genomes more precisely
Vikings in Sweden Suffered from Tooth Decay
Lesions and abrasions on teeth reveal dental problems and attempted treatments
How the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Shifted Populations in the Balkans
Ancient DNA reveals new information about the Roman Empire's influence on the Balkan peninsula
Why Scientific Techniques Matter in Archeology
Experts advocate for more use of archeological science in studies
No Scientific Evidence for Cognitively Advanced Behaviors by Homo naledi
The commentary offers insight into the state of the field and the challenges caused by the new models of publication
Cold War Spy Satellite Imagery Reveals Ancient Roman Forts
An analysis of declassified imagery identifies 396 forts spanning from Syria to Iraq
Neanderthals Had Ancient Interactions with ‘Cousins’ of Modern Humans
A new collaborative study shows that Neanderthals inherited some of their genome from a lineage of early modern humans
Analysis of Grinding Tools Reveals Plant, Pigment, and Bone Processing
Use-wear analysis of grinding tools from the site of Jebel Oraf shows that the artifacts were used during the Neolithic era
Oldest Hunter-Gatherer Basketry in Southern Europe, 9,500 Years Old, Discovered
The treatment of the material demonstrates the ability of prehistoric communities to master this type of craftsmanship