Results for “Ancient Secrets”

CNNLeft19 hours ago

What is 1,000-year-old Viking graffiti doing in this Istanbul landmark?

CNN anchor Erica Hill visits the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of Istanbul’s most visited attractions, to dig into a surprising story that’s part of the building’s very fabric. Ancient Secrets is sponsored by @TurkishAirlines.

Ars TechnicaLeans left6 days ago

Rare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust

Minerals in the space rock provide hints about the early history of the red planet, when water was flowing on the surface. Covered by 9 outlets: 5 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 are not rated.

LiveCenter3 days ago

Buried for 2,600 years beneath Nile mud, a massive ancient Egyptian complex was just found — from space

Satellite radar and underground electrical scans have revealed a 2,600-year-old structure at Buto, one of ancient Egypt's most sacred cities. The real surprise wasn't the walls — but what was underneath them.

PhysCenter7 days ago

Rare 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite reveals clues to planet's ancient past

Scientists at the University of New Mexico have played a key role in identifying a rare, 4.1-billion-year-old Martian meteorite that provides new evidence that the red planet may have once had a wetter, Earth-like environment....

PhysCenter20 hours ago

Ancient Maya mercury use may have come at a severe environmental cost

Ancient Maya communities made extensive use of liquid mercury and a red, mercury-containing pigment called cinnabar to decorate buildings, pottery and burial sites. Unsurprisingly, as previous research has shown, this led to mercury...

Fox NewsRight1 day ago

Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

A 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount features three large mikva'ot where Jewish pilgrims purified before entering.

PhysCenter2 days ago

Ancient DNA traces origins of English, German and Scandinavian languages

English, German, Dutch and the Scandinavian languages are all members of the Germanic language group, spoken by hundreds of millions of people today. But where did these languages come from?

OxfordmailCenter2 days ago

Ancient Indian epic Ramayana coming to Oxford cinema for Diwali

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is arriving on the big screen at Vue Oxford over Diwali weekend (November 6 to 8).

NDTVCenter4 days ago

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Challenges: Aristotle-Confucius Symposium Comes To Varanasi

Can ancient philosophies offer answers to the world's most pressing challenges? The Aristotle-Confucius Symposium will bring scholars, practitioners and global leaders to Varanasi from November 2 to 4 for a dialogue on Hinduism,...

The Jerusalem PostLeans right5 days ago

Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel

The fortress, located in the heart of the Guvrin Forest in the Judean Lowlands, was discovered during 2018-2019 excavations by IAA archaeologists Dr. Saar Ganor and Dr. Itamar Weissbein.

Discover Top StoriesNo political lean6 days ago

Ancient Wildfires Scorched Earth 8,000 Years Ago, and May Have Inspired the Creation of Pottery

Learn more about a hypothesis suggesting wildfires may have helped humans create pottery, though not all experts agree.

The Jerusalem PostLeans right6 days ago

Ancient Egyptian official's tomb rediscovered in Saqqara with an untouched mummy

Sabu and Ptahshepses’s tombs had originally been discovered between 1858 and 1860 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette, founder of the Egyptian Antiquities Service

PhysCenter6 days ago

Ancient copper mine hints that Iberia played an important role in Bronze Age trade networks

Copper is essential for making bronze, which shaped tools, weapons and ornaments across Bronze Age Europe. While many Bronze Age mines have been identified throughout Europe, researchers are still trying to pin down which of them were...

Daily MailCenter8 days ago

Forget Fido! Ancient Egyptians called their dogs names like 'He-of-the-Underworld', new discovery reveals

While today's most popular dog names include Milo, Teddy and Luna, ancient Egyptians appear to have preferred something a little more dramatic.

Breaking Science NewsNo political lean8 days ago

Ancient Retroviral Invasion May Have Helped Shape Human Brain

Humans and chimpanzees share more than 96% of their protein-coding DNA, yet human brains are roughly three times larger and far more complex.

FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter6 hours ago

'Ramayana': Ancient Hindu epic and India's most expensive film

A big-budget film adaptation of the Ramayana, one of Hinduism's most revered epics, has renewed attention on the ancient tale that continues to shape India's culture, identity and politics. "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend", featuring...

Taipei TimesCenter20 hours ago

Where ancient religious traditions meet modern architecture and technology

ManchestereveningnewsCenter3 days ago

The ancient Bolton woodland perfect for autumn with historic hall and cosy pub nearby

The area played a big role in the industrial revolution and is now home to vibrant wildlife

South China Morning PostLeans right6 days ago

How ancient Chinese stayed cosy using gadgets found in classical literature, historic artwork

In ancient China, without electricity, how did people stay cosy at home during freezing winters? The answer lies in warming baskets, which have been used for more than 2,000 years. A traditional warming basket featured a charcoal...

PhysCenter7 days ago

How ancient insect-eating diets could inspire more sustainable food systems

New research from Durham University highlights how insects have been part of human diets for thousands of years despite seeming unusual to many people.

Discover Top StoriesNo political lean9 days ago

An Ancient Pandemic Left a Gene Silent in Chimpanzees, Which May Offer Clues as to Why Their Brains Differ From Ours

Learn how an ancient virus silenced a gene that helps young human nerve cells grow, leaving a lasting difference between our closest relatives and us.

Discover Top StoriesNo political lean10 days ago

An Ancient Red Panda Relative Once Roamed Tennessee's Forests, Likely Eating Plants With a Fake Thumb

Learn about Bristol's Panda, an ancient relative of the modern red panda that lived in what is now Tennessee around 5 million years ago.

Discover Top StoriesNo political lean18 hours ago

English’s Ancient Roots May Have Reached Scandinavia 800 Years Later Than Thought ​

Learn how ancient DNA traces migrations that may have spread Germanic and Celtic languages across Europe, offering new clues to English’s roots and Viking ancestry.

The New York TimesLeft20 hours ago

Were These Ancient Siberian Nomads the First Stoners?

Scientists ran a drug test on hair found in a 2,800-year-old burial mound. It came back positive for pot, the earliest known evidence of psychoactive cannabis use.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan’s seemingly unchanging ancient sport of sumo may already be at peak optimization

You can walk into a sumo stable in Tokyo in 2026 and see roughly the same training patterns and methods as you would have in 1826.

The Sydney Morning HeraldLeans left1 day ago

This daunting ancient ritual may be the best thing you do on holiday

Know the rules and quirky customs of the hammam because the more relaxed you are, the more wonderful the result.

BBC NewsCenter2 days ago

Housing targets threaten ancient woods, campaigners warn

Dozens of individual sites feature planned developments immediately next to woods, the BBC finds.

DeccanchronicleCenter2 days ago

Rebuilding Of Two Ancient Pulichintala-Hit Temples Begins In Suryapet After 20-Year Wait

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hyderabad circle, has taken up reconstruction of Sri Chennakesawa Swamy and Sri Shiva temples.

PopsciCenter3 days ago

Aloe found in ancient Egyptian mummy skull for the first time

Medieval medicine was concocted from some of the same ancient remains.

South China Morning PostLeans right4 days ago

Echoes of Rome in ancient China? What Beijing’s 1,800-year-old ship find reveals

Three ancient wooden boats unearthed in Beijing and dating back about 1,800 years offer new evidence of shipbuilding technology and cultural exchanges between ancient China and the rest of the world, according to researchers. The...