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'Jackpot' of 2,000 early-medieval coins discovered by hiker in Czech Republic
The coins must have amounted to a huge sum when they were buried about 900 years ago.
Humans didn't domesticate horses until 4,200 years ago — a millennium later than thought
Ancient DNA of nearly 500 horses reveals that humans didn't domesticate them until 2200 B.C., 1,000 years later than we previously thought.
We aren't evolving fast enough to keep up with changes in culture
Social media, city life and even our sweet tooth can affect stress levels, health and even how many children we have.
'The blade of the sword was still sharp': Lost metal detectorist discovers Bronze Age sword and ax in UK
A metal detectorist found the sword, ax head and bangle after he became separated from his peers during a treasure hunt in England.
4,000-year-old rock art of boats and cattle unearthed in Sudan paint a picture of a green Sahara
Thousands of years ago, a large swath of the Sahara may have been a green grassland ideal for raising cattle.
Viking sword with 'very rare' inscription discovered on family farm in Norway
The ancient weapon seems to be a rare type of iron sword made in the Frankish Empire.
2,000-year-old rock art, including nearly 140-foot-long snake, may mark ancient territories in Colombia, Venezuela
Archaeologists used cameras and drones to fully map 14 massive rock art sites scattered across Venezuela and Colombia.
Early Celtic elites inherited power through maternal lines, ancient DNA reveals
The early Celts may have inherited power through their mother's side, according to an ancient DNA analysis of lavish burials in Europe.
