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Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years ago, study finds
New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved into the Pacific
Why are so many Roman statues headless?
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some for its head to be severed on purpose.
Viking Age stone figurine unearthed in Iceland — but no one can agree on which animal it is
The small, four-legged figurine is carved out of stone, but it's unclear which animal it depicts.
Remains of 14th-century gauntlet discovered in Oslo's medieval harbor
Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet.
Boy finds Roman-era gold military bracelet while walking dog in UK
The newfound bracelet was likely awarded for a feat of valor carried out during Rome's conquest of Britain.
'Stunning' Bronze Age burial chamber discovered on the English moor
The stone-lined tomb could provide an unprecedented look at life in Bronze Age England.
1,000-year-old remains of 'elite woman' in silk cloak found in abandoned fortress in Mongolia
The burial site was hidden inside an abandoned fortress in Mongolia and contained the remains of a prestigious woman.
Rare pre-Inca burials of 4 people found at 'water cult' temple in Peru
Archaeologists have found the skeletal remains of four people — two children, a teenager and an adult — at a site in Peru that predates the Incas.
