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1,500 ancient European genomes reveal previously hidden waves of migration, study finds
Researchers developed a more precise method of understanding ancestry from ancient DNA and used it to identify previously unknown waves of migration.
1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
The lamp depicts Jewish motifs from a time when Jewish worship was suppressed under the Romans.
Lost site of Alexander the Great's famous battle against ancient Persians discovered in Turkey
Researchers believe they have found the site where Alexander the Great's troops fought the Battle of the Granicus.
From Stonehenge's origins to ice age baby genetics — how well did you follow this year's top archaeology stories?
Here's Live Science's 2024 quiz for archaeology fans. Do you know this year's coolest archaeology stories?
2,000-year-old RSVP: A birthday invitation from the Roman frontier that has the earliest known Latin written by a woman
This wafer-thin wooden tablet from a first-century Roman fort in the U.K. includes a heartfelt birthday party invitation.
10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic rituals
Every year brings new discoveries from ancient Egypt and 2024 was no exception. In this countdown, Live Science takes a look at 10 fascinating discoveries from the past year.
Early human ancestor 'Lucy' was a bad runner, and this one tendon could explain why
By digitally modeling muscles and tendons for the skeleton of Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis), researchers determined that our hominin ancestors could run well but topped out around 11 mph.
'Vulva stone' and coin jewelry among remarkable treasures discovered at Viking burial site in Norway
An excavation of three Viking graves in Norway reveals beads, coin jewelry and a stone carved to look like female genitalia.
