'Remarkable' discoveries under Leicester market as dig ends

Study suggests ancient civilisations were more democratic than first thought

A new study by University of York researchers suggests that ancient societies were often more democratic than previously thought.

NASA Rover Uncovers 4-Billion-Year-Old Buried River Delta On Mars

Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldest evidence yet obtained showing how water once flowed on the surface of Earth's planetary neighbor.

Skeleton in Magdeburg Cathedral is almost certainly Otto I

When the sarcophagus of the former Holy Roman Emperor Otto the Great sustained damage and had to be opened, researchers decided to analyze the contents. They're convinced that the remains inside are the real deal.

Children discover mysterious ancient skeleton sitting upright next to playground in France

The skeleton is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were mysteriously buried in a seated position while facing west.

Ancient skeleton unearthed in France is latest to be found sitting upright

Scientists trying to work out why Gauls chose to bury some of their dead in seated position facing westChildren at a primary school in eastern France found a strange attraction next to their playground this week: a skeleton sitting upright, peeking out of a circular pit.It is the latest in a series of bodies discovered in the city of Dijon that were buried in a seated position facing west. Continue reading...

New details on life as a caveman revealed by Oxford-led study

A study led by an Oxford doctoral student has revealed a fascinating new detail about life as a cavemen - Neanderthals may have used medicine.