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'We never had concrete proof': Archaeologists discover Christian cross in Abu Dhabi, proving 1,400-year-old site was a monastery
The discovery of a Christian cross proves that eighth-century houses found in the United Arab Emirates were part of a monastery.
The first Americans had Denisovan DNA. And it may have helped them survive.
People with Indigenous American ancestry carry Denisovan genes that Neanderthals passed on when they mated with modern humans.
6,300 years ago, dozens of people were murdered in grisly victory celebrations in France
More than 6,000 years ago, invaders were captured in northeastern France before being tortured and mutilated.
Gene that differs between humans and Neanderthals could shed light on the species' disappearance, mouse study suggests
A gene called ASDL, which helps synthesize DNA, differs between modern humans and our extinct human relatives. The findings could shed light on why Neanderthals vanished.
Pazuzu figurine: An ancient statue of the Mesopotamian 'demon' god who inspired 'The Exorcist'
Statues of the Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu are often found at archaeological sites, and his cultural relevance is seen in recent comparisons to creepy-looking Labubu dolls.
Which Roman emperor ruled the longest?
The question of which Roman emperor ruled the longest is tricky to answer.
What was the first human species?
Modern humans emerged roughly 300,000 years ago, but our genus Homo is much older. So what's the oldest human species on record?
Medieval knight 'Lancelot' and his stunning stone tomb found under ice cream shop in Poland
Archaeologists found the body of a medieval knight underneath a tombstone that depicted him in full military regalia.
