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  1. Archaeology | Science News

    Nov 26, 2025 · Archaeology 12,000-year-old rock art hints at the Arabian Desert’s lush past Newly found engravings of animals on rock outcrops in Saudi Arabia’s Nefud desert show …

  2. Archaeology’s top discoveries of 2024 include preserved brains …

    Dec 17, 2024 · From the plight of ancient Egyptian scribes to the identities of ancient Maya sacrifices, 2024 brought a rich medley of insights into human history.

  3. A race to save Indigenous trails may change the face of archaeology

    Oct 29, 2024 · As construction of a pipeline nears, an effort to preserve an Indigenous trail in Canada tests whether heritage management can keep up with advances in archaeology.

  4. Satellites are transforming how archaeologists study the past

    Aug 4, 2019 · In ‘Archaeology from Space,’ Sarah Parcak takes readers on a lively tour of the past, and archaeology of the 21st century.

  5. King Tut’s tomb has secrets to reveal 100 years after its discovery

    Nov 2, 2022 · 4. Tut’s tomb changed archaeology and the antiquities trade. Carter’s stunning discovery occurred as Egyptians were protesting British colonial rule and helped fuel that …

  6. Lidar reveals the oldest and biggest Maya structure yet found

    Jun 3, 2020 · Lidar reveals the oldest and biggest Maya structure yet found Excavations and airborne mapping unveil a society that from its beginnings built big

  7. The earliest evidence of tobacco use dates to over 12,000 years ago

    Oct 11, 2021 · Burned seeds at an archaeological site in Utah hint at tobacco’s popularity long before it was domesticated.

  8. Archaeology | Page 3 of 56 | Science News

    Feb 26, 2025 · Archaeology Here’s how ancient Amazonians became master maize farmers Casarabe people grew the nutritious crop year-round on savannas thanks to networks of …

  9. Human brains found at archaeological sites are surprisingly well …

    Mar 19, 2024 · Analyzing a new archive of 4,400 human brains cited in the archaeological record reveals the organ’s unique chemistry might prevent decay.

  10. Bruce Bower, Author at Science News

    6 days ago · Bruce Bower has written about the behavioral sciences since 1984. He often writes about psychology, anthropology, archaeology and mental health issues. Bruce has a master's …