An Ottoman Winter in Toulon
The Franco-Ottoman alliance, formed in the 1530s between the king of France, François I, and the Turkish ruler of the
Everyday Life’s Massive Role in Human Evolution
Cara Wall-Scheffler/The Conversation Think about taking a walk: where you need to go, how fast you need to move to
Overreliance on Fossil Hotspots Creates a False Picture of Human Evolution
New research has identified a persistent problem that has hindered studies of the origins and patterns of human evolution. Specifically,
Building Blocks of the ‘Prayer Road’ of Jesus Discovered
A massive quarry dating back to the late Second Temple period has been uncovered in Jerusalem’s Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park,
Elite Grave Found in Abandoned Mongolian Fortress Reveals Rich History
In 2022, a surprising discovery was made within the walls of an abandoned fortress in northeastern Mongolia, shedding new light
Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union
We like to think that we know what the Second World War was fought for: freedom, democracy and the defeat
Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?
When taking stock of Richard III’s short reign, one of the positive developments cited by his modern-day supporters is his
Wells Sealed With Calcium Carbonate Discovered on Cephalonia
Recent excavations on the Greek island of Cephalonia have uncovered a remarkable pair of ancient wells, shedding light on some
2,500-Year-Old Graveyard Reveals the Burial of 39 Children and Just 2 Adults
A fairly unsettling discovery has been unearthed out of a recent excavation in Østfold county, Norway – a 2,500-year-old graveyard
Texas A&M’s Quest To Save An Alamo Cannon
By Grant Hawkins, Texas A&M University College of Arts and Sciences The Alamo, a symbol of Texas’ rich history, is