4+ hour, 17+ min ago  (515+ words) Archaeologists say ancient cooking in Europe may have been far more sophisticated than previously believed. New research suggests that prehistoric communities were preparing complex meals with a mix of plant and animal ingredients thousands of years ago. The discovery comes…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (560+ words) Deep in Peru's northern Amazon, scientists have identified a rare ancient plant whose family dates back to the era of dinosaurs. The species, found in forests that remain underwater for most of the year, has surprised researchers who long believed…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (519+ words) New research reveals that the massive Karnak Temple complex, one of ancient Egypt's most enduring religious landmarks, was built on a rare natural island that once rose above the floodwaters of the Nile. The finding offers fresh insight into why…...