2,500-Year-Old Skeletons With Amputated Limbs Corroborate Historical Records of Punitive Form of Punishment in China

Medicine & Technology May 21, 2024

Two skeletons from the Zhou Dynasty had amputated legs, suggesting that they were probably maimed as a punishment. Continue reading to learn more.

Skeletons From Dark Ages With Neck Rings, Wooden Foot Buckets Discovered in Ancient Cemetery

Jan 28, 2024

Archaeologists found Dark-Age skeletons with elaborate neck rings and distinct wooden foot buckets. Read to learn more.

Skeleton Lake Mystery: Remains Found in Roopkund From Ritual Suicide, Disease or Battle? DNA Analysis Reveals the Truth Behind Mass Deaths

Jan 26, 2024

The human skeletons found in the Roopkund Lake raised questions as to who the people were and why they were there. Continue reading to know the full story.

1,000-Year-Old Skeletons of Noble Male, Female Found Buried Beside Each Other in Germany, Suggesting Marital Status; Woman's Skull Observed To Be Hollowed Out

Nov 28, 2023

The skeletons of the male and female were found to be buried beside each other, suggesting that they could have been married. Read to learn more.

Proteins in Prehistoric Skeletons Unlock the Secrets of Mankind’s Family Tree, Provides Insight Into Human Evolution

Nov 03, 2023

Traces of proteins present in the bones and teeth of ancient humans offer clues to mankind's evolution. Find out more about it in this article.

Are Teeth Bones? Are They Not Considered Part of the Skeletal System?

Oct 31, 2023

Teeth and bones are both hard, but understanding their distinction is crucial for health. Read on to learn more about their differences.

Pompeii Skeletons Reveal That People Died Due to Earthquakes Before Devastating Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

May 17, 2023

While the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii killed over a thousand people, some individuals may have also died due to earthquakes around the area. Read to learn more.

DNA From 1,300-Year-old Skeletons Reveals a High Prevalence of Infection of an Early Medieval Community in Germany

Dec 14, 2022

Researchers analyzed DNA from medieval burials in Germany and discovered a rural community that was tormented by infectious pathogens. Read the article to learn more.

40 Decapitated Skeletons Found in Ancient Cemetery Along With Artifact Prove Roman Settlement in the Area

Feb 07, 2022

Archaeologists excavated over 400 skeletons in an uncovered part of Roman town in Britain in which dozens of those were decapitated skeletons with the skulls placed between their legs.