The world's oldest mummies are decomposing after 7,000 years. Here's why.
The world's oldest mummies are buried in modern-day northern Chile. They've endured the last 7,000 y...
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In France, workers build a castle from scratch the 13th century way
NORTHERN BURGUNDY, France — Deep in a forest of France's Burgundy region, a group of enthusiasts is ...
World's oldest wooden structure defies Stone-Age stereotypes
The find didn't look like much at first – basically a log, lying crosswise over another log. "It did...
How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers
It's not every day that modern researchers uncover an ancient lost city. But for a network of scient...
Stone flakes made by modern monkeys trigger big questions about early humans
When monkeys in Thailand use stones as hammers and anvils to help them crack open nuts, they often a...