Native American’s ‘journey’ and how they survived the last Ice Age
Researchers have discovered how Native Americans may have survived the last Ice Age after splitting from their Asian relatives 25,000 years ago.
How Ancient Greek Plays Allow us to Reconstruct Europe’s Climate
The open air plays of the ancient Greeks may offer us a valuable insight into the Mediterranean climate of the time, reports new research in Weather.
17th- and 18th-century risk of disease through Migration
The fate of migrants moving to cities in 17th- and 18th-century England demonstrates how a single pathogen could dramatically alter the risks associated with migration and migratory patterns today.
The Nazi Olympics
The Olympics of 1936, officially called the Games of XI Olympiad took place in Berlin, Germany after winning the bid to host the games in 1931.
Researchers Claim Discovery of America’s Oldest Fort
New World, two researchers today said they have discovered the oldest fortified settlement ever found in North America.
People trafficking is a billion-dollar business with a history that spans centuries
People trafficking is a billion-dollar business with a history that spans centuries. A new study identifies the beginnings of the modern trafficker – the men and women who “sold souls” in 17th- and 18th-century Germany.
UN experts find ‘serious damage’ by extremists to cultural sites in Mali
Some 90 per cent of the 11th century archaeological site of Gao Saneye in northern Mali was pillaged by Islamic extremists during their seizure of the region in 2012, traditional musical instruments and costumes were destroyed, and a World Heritage site mosque needs urgent repairs, United Nations cultural officials told Heritage Daily today.
Unknown Comedia by Lope de Vega Discovered
Alejandro García Reidy, researcher of the PROLOPE Group of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Assistant Professor at Syracuse University, has discovered a manuscript copy of Mujeres y criados (Women and Servants) in the Spanish National Library.
“Iraq Heritage” launches to respect and protect the cultural heritage of modern Iraq
Iraq Heritage announces the official launch of www.iraqheritage.org, a website devoted to help people understand, value, care for and enjoy Iraq's unique and ancient heritage.
Migration: Britain’s hospitable past
In the midst of current controversies over immigration law and policy.
Is an earthquake behind the Shroud of Turin image?
Neutron radiation caused by 33 A.D. earthquake could have led to "wrong" 1988 radiocarbon dating of Shroud, suggest researchers.
Home front heritage revealed in new study of WWI Scotland
Hundreds of sites and structures established for the defence of Scotland in the First World War explored.
Where Are They Now? The Cullinan Diamond Cuts
The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered.
RNA sequencing of 750-year-old barley virus sheds new light on the Crusades
Scientists have for the first time sequenced an ancient RNA genome.
The Dead Sea Scrolls – Version 2.0
The Israel Antiquities Authority is launching today an upgraded version of its Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library.
