2,800-year-old Siberian tomb yields oldest evidence of cannabis intoxication
Roughly 1,000 seeds, braided hair and chemical residues from a Scythian-era burial point to deliberate ritual use of the plant's psychoactive chemistry.
Nov 8, 20260 views
Archaeology
Forensic Study Finds Blunt-Force Trauma in Skulls of Egypt's First Dynasty Retainers
A reanalysis of skulls excavated from Abydos in the 1920s suggests over a third suffered violent deaths, reviving a century-old debate over human sacrifice.
Oct 5, 20265 views
Ancient DNA Rewrites Medieval Burial Assumptions in Sweden and Poland
Graves long assumed to hold families often contain unrelated adults and children, DNA shows — and one may mark a young pilgrim.
Sep 28, 20264 views
Archaeologists Uncover Exceptional Egyptian Tomb as Floods Threaten Antiquities
Reports differ on age and owner—3,000-year-old Paser, a 4,000-year-old 'keeper of secrets,' a 4,400-year-old Spanish find—all fragile heritage.
Sep 11, 20265 views
Ancient Roman Shipwreck off Sicily Reveals Amphorae and 2,200-Year-Old Waterproofing Secrets
A remarkably preserved wreck offers a rare glimpse into Roman maritime trade, with pollen-encrusted pitch showing repairs made across the Adriatic.
Aug 22, 20263 views
Ancient Egyptian Tomb Reveals Shifting Burial Trends Over Centuries
Study of Theban tomb 209 shows a shift from individual burials in elaborate coffins to dense reuse and superposition over centuries.
Aug 18, 20262 views
Ars Technica's Research Roundups: The Coolest Science Stories You Nearly Missed
From cyborg cockroaches to Incan sacrifices, a monthly series rescues overlooked research from obscurity
Aug 4, 20262 views
This Week in Science: From Ancient Cave Art to Hidden DNA – A Roundup of Remarkable Discoveries
A synthesis of the latest breakthroughs in archaeology, paleontology, and biology, revealing hidden charcoal in cave paintings, human DNA in ancient art, and more.
Jul 29, 20264 views