Cats were domesticated in North Africa, but spread to Europe only about 2,000 years ago. Earlier reports of “house” cats were ...

A new radiocarbon study of museum artefacts linked to King Ahmose suggests Egypt’s New Kingdom began later than long believed ...

New DNA evidence reveals that the cats of ancient China were not what they seemed.

Ancient tools, 3 million years old, have been discovered in Kenya, reshaping our understanding of early human technology.

Because these objects are anchored to specific historical contexts, their ages provide a reliable snapshot of the period. The ...

New data from radiocarbon dating is offering deeper insights into ancient Egypt and its relationship with the volcanic ...

The discovery site at East Farm, Barnham, England lies hidden within a disused clay pit tucked away in the wooded landscape between Thetford and Bury St Edmunds. Professor Nick Ashton from the British ...

01:17, Tue, Nov 18, 2025 Updated: 01:31, Tue, Nov 18, 2025 The long-standing mystery surrounding the early inhabitants of Southeast Asia's islands may finally be solved, as new research suggests that ...

Stone tool analysis of sites in Southeast Asia provided evidence that the area was a technological leader in seafaring. Archaeology supports that 40,000 years ago, the people living in Southeast Asia ...

Queensland students say they're "angry" after a mix-up saw year 12 classes at nine schools prepare for the wrong ancient history exam. Schools sent out information packs and last-minute study sessions ...

The number of schools impacted by a major curriculum blunder that led to students being taught the wrong topic for an ancient history exam has grown to nine. Queensland Education Minister John-Paul ...