Charred hazelnut shells discovered at an archaeological site in Cornwall have pushed back the date for the arrival of the Neolithic period in the region by at least a century. New radiocarbon dating ...

The Literary Society of the Desert promotes literacy and the love of reading. For information on membership, visit literarysocietyofthedesert.org. Marge Dodge serves on several local nonprofit boards ...

Six one-year Short-Term Research Grants of up to AED 100,000 each, distributed over three years (two per year). Part of the ...

For thousands of years, prehistoric hunters across western North America relied on the atlatl, a powerful dart-throwing device, to take down their prey. However, a recent comprehensive study reveals ...

Excavation preparations begin at Pattinamarudhur, aiming to uncover evidence of prehistoric habitation and ancient trade ties.

Elizabeth Hora, Utah former state public archaeologist, will dig into the region’s prehistory when she gives a lecture titled “On the Trail of Fremont Shield Bearers.” The free presentation will start ...

SHARJAH, 17th March, 2026 (WAM) -- Following the recent inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Government of Sharjah, under the supervision of the Sharjah ...

Human beings have been growing their own food for thousands of years. This fruit may have been the very first fruit we ...

Neanderthals may have used birch tar for more than tools. New research shows it could slow bacteria and help protect wounds.

A free March 21 program in Shreve explores 14,000 years of Wayne County’s geological and archaeological history.

New findings suggest humans mastered fire far earlier than believed, transforming diets, social life, and survival in ancient ...