A new study has found that Neanderthals hunted a species of elephant, which was the largest land mammal of the Pleistocene. Scientists say they fared well when confronted with the giant creatures because they formed larger hunting groups than previously thought. Palaeoloxodon antiquus is an extinct species of elephant that…

Scientists have discovered that a geological layer at the site of the ancient city of Tell El-Timai in Egypt bears traces of destruction and a major battle. The findings match the description that appeared on the famous Rosetta stone. Thmuis, or Tell El-Timai in Arabic, is an ancient Egyptian city…

On Groundhog Day, Americans find out how long winter will last. It all depends on whether the animal sees its shadow. We know what weather he has predicted for this year. February 2 is Groundhog Day. The unusual tradition of weather forecasting has been cherished in North America for more…

Disneyland is associated with a place full of joy and fun. Burj Al Babas, however, has little in common with fairy tale characters. Here is a story without a happy ending. Abandoned places are most often associated with old, neglected and unsafe buildings. And that’s usually what they look like…

Scientists say clay tablets found in Iraq may contain clues to help decipher the “lost” Amorite language, which resembles Hebrew and Aramaic. Experts have claimed for years that the ancient Amorites spoke Akkadian. Since the invention of writing, historical and archaeological knowledge has relied heavily on written sources. This is…

An AI model developed by scientists has reviewed radio-observation data collected in the search for extraterrestrial life. The AI found as many as eight interesting signals that had previously escaped the researchers’ attention. Peter Ma is a student at the University of Toronto. He is also the first author of…

Interesting facts about Thailand — a country in Southeast Asia with a very different name just a few decades ago. Today, it is one of the most visited countries in this part of the world and is becoming more and more attractive to tourists from around the globe every year. …

Halicarnassus is an ancient city located on the Aegean Sea, which was founded by Greek colonists in Karia. It is located in the territory of modern Turkey, in Bodrum. The site was famous for its mausoleum erected in the middle of the 4th century BC. …

A team of researchers from Haifa University and the Hebrew University has discovered that silver currency was used in the Levant more than 3,600 years ago. The treasures found during excavations in Israel and the Gaza Strip were analyzed by researchers. Scientists argue that the first silver coins that were…