The raptors in Medieval Britain were feeding on human waste
Recent research has uncovered that birds of prey in Medieval Britain relied significantly more on scavenging human waste than previously recognized. This study analyzed over 30 ancient bird skeletons and highlights the dietary habits of red kites, buzzards, and eagles living near urban centers like Oxford, Winchester, and London. Feeding Habits of Ancient Raptors Published
Missing Connection in the History of Indo-European Languages Discovered
The origins of the Indo-European language family, believed to have emerged in the 4th millennium BCE, have gained clarity through ancient DNA analysis. A significant study by Ron Pinhasi and his team from the University of Vienna’s Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, in collaboration with David Reich’s ancient DNA laboratory at Harvard University, has yielded important
A New Pyramid of the Caral Culture, Known as the Oldest Civilization in South America, Discovered
A team from the Caral Archaeological Zone has uncovered a new pyramidal structure in “Sector F” of the Chupacigarro archaeological site. This site is located just one kilometer west of the Sacred City of Caral-Supe, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the Supe Valley, Barranca province, Lima Region, Peru. Dr. Ruth Shady leads the multidisciplinary
Traces of the Santorini Volcano Eruption and Tsunami Victims Discovered on Turkey’s Coastline
In recent days, a swarm of earthquakes in the Aegean Sea has alarmed the residents of Santorini, leading to a rapid evacuation of the island, which has now transformed into a deserted landscape. Some seismologists suggest that this earthquake activity may be a precursor to a volcanic eruption. The recent seismic events brought to mind