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Archaeology

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Can Fossilized Plaque Reconstruct Prehistoric Pharmacology?

A 25,000-year-old tooth from Sulawesi contains the oldest evidence of psychoactive substance use on Earth. By analyzing mineralized dental plaque, researchers a…

Science Technology Archaeology

Henrik Mägi · Sep 16, 2026 • 15:57

World's Oldest Timber Joint Predates Our Species by 176,000 Years

Two logs joined by a deliberate notch, found at Kalambo Falls in Zambia, have been dated to 476,000 years old — predating our species by more than 170,000 years…

Science World Archaeology

Henrik Mägi · Aug 16, 2026 • 16:00

The Amazon's Lost City: Aquiry Civilization Discovered

New LiDAR research from the University of Helsinki has revealed the Aquiry civilization, a massive network of engineered landscapes in the Amazon. Supporting up…

Science Environment Archaeology

Henrik Mägi · Aug 02, 2026 • 14:38

How does ancient mummy DNA rewrite the history of smallpox?

Geneticists have recovered 500-year-old variola virus DNA from naturally mummified remains in Chile, rewriting the timeline of colonization. This discovery prov…

Science World Mummy DNA

Henrik Mägi · Jul 31, 2026 • 15:49

Stolen Bulgarian Reliquary Found in Estonia: A 30-Year Mystery

A rare Bulgarian reliquary, stolen decades ago, has surfaced in Estonia. Its recovery highlights Estonia's role as a critical filter in the international smuggl…

World Estonia Science

Henrik Mägi · Jun 19, 2026 • 09:17

Was the Stonehenge prototype built with wood in Bulford?

Archaeologists in Bulford have uncovered two massive timber pits that served as the original blueprint for Stonehenge’s solar alignment. Dating back to 3000 BC,…

Science History Stonehenge

Henrik Mägi · Jun 18, 2026 • 09:15