From ancient texts we know that—for their times—the ancient Egyptians were exceptionally skilled at medicine. For example, they could identify, describe, and treat diseases and traumatic injuries, build protheses, and put in dental fillings. Other conditions, like cancer, they couldn’t treat—but they might have tried. Examining the limits of traumatological and oncological treatments in ancient … Read more
In a significant archaeological revelation, a collaborative team of anthropologists spanning multiple institutions has unearthed a peculiar aspect of ancient Scythian practices. Two fragments of leather, recovered from excavation sites in Ukraine, have been determined to be crafted from human skin. The findings, presented on the open-access platform PLOS ONE, shed light on the veracity … Read more
Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It explores a vast range of topics, including the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms. This discipline delves into various levels of biological organization, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems. Through methods like observation, experimentation, and analysis, biologists seek … Read more
A blood moon is a captivating astronomical phenomenon that has intrigued and mesmerized people throughout history. This striking event occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the Earth comes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. The term “blood moon” is derived from the reddish hue the moon … Read more
New dates provide detailed insights into the timing of events in the ancient city of Gezer, according to a study published November 15, 2023 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Lyndelle Webster of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and colleagues. Gezer is an ancient southern Levantine city, well known from Egyptian, Assyrian, and Biblical … Read more
The ancient records of past civilizations can reveal surprising insights about the wildlife they coexisted with. A recent study published in Environmental Archaeology has shed light on the rich diversity of venomous snakes in ancient Egypt based on descriptions found in historical texts. These texts, similar to ancient cave paintings, offer detailed accounts of the … Read more