A century-old French archaeological scandal was sensationalized in the press at the time – but responsible scientists also relied on careful reporting to get the truth out.
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Grip marks, blood and fire damage hint at the fascinating history of a non-returning boomerang.
Early nomadic humans living in Europe briefly halted to profit from an unexpected windfall, leaving some important clues about their behaviour.
The large, naturalistic engravings are a striking symbol for survival in the desert.
Heritage is a public good and people should be able to engage with their past.
New research shows a tradition of smoke-drying human remains persisted for thousands of years across southern Asia and beyond – even into the modern day.
Researchers can study volcanic deposits at archaeological sites to piece together how ancient people responded to catastrophic events.
We should not be surprised that there are west Africans in early medieval Britain, the clues were there.
As many as 10% of enslaved people on St. Croix escaped. Where they went has remained a mystery, but scientists are using new mapping technology to find answers.
Statues continue to emerge, offering clues as to the physical appearance of the ancient city.
This study is the first archaeological research undertaken on New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau. Among the finds are a number of sea snail shells modified for use.
Iraq’s massive agricultural system, believed to have been built by enslaved Africans, has been given dates by the first archaeological study of its kind.
New analysis of silver items in the Bedale hoard reveals Scandinavians travelled to the east to trade much earlier than previously thought.
Inca literacy may have been more inclusive than previously thought.
It’s the first evidence that early humans made a formidable sea crossing from the mainland to Sulawesi at least 1 million years ago.
Researchers have discovered a second mass grave of Irish immigrant railroaders in Chester County, Pa.
Thousands of years ago, adults and children left their marks on soft rock surfaces deep in this cave in GunaiKurnai Country.
For the iwi, protecting the burial site is about more than its archaeological value. It holds deeper significance through its connections to the land and stories.
It’s up for debate what the big shoes found at Magna mean and that’s an integral part of archaeological research
Blending livelihood strategies based on what works at different times in specific environments has been key to human survival for thousands of years.
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PhD Candidate, Anthropology and Archaeology, University of Bristol
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Associate Professor of Archaeology, Griffith University
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Director, Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution, Griffith University
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Professor in Geochronology and Geochemistry, Southern Cross University
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Associate Professor and Director, Flinders Microarchaeology Laboratory, Flinders University
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Professor of Archaeology and Biological Anthropology, School of Social Science, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Bournemouth University; University of Reading
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Professor of Archaeology, Griffith University
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Curator of Human Evolution of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Research Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York)
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Associate professor, University of Johannesburg
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Associate Professor in Archaeology and Space Studies, Flinders University
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Honorary Associate Professor, UNSW
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Research Associate, African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University
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Head, Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Anthropology, Rice University