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Olive oil has nourished kitchens, temples, and rituals for thousands of years. A new archaeological study, however, presses long-held assumptions, suggesting that some residues once identified as olive oil may be a little slippery—and hide unexpected pitfalls in the ancient record.
Ancient DNA reveals domestic cats originated in North Africa, not the Levant, and spread far later than believed—reaching Europe after 200 BCE and China via the Silk Road around 730 CE, overturning long-held assumptions while exposing their lies about age and their long-forgotten magical lineage.
New research from Latvia’s Zvejnieki cemetery reveals that Stone Age women and children were as likely as men to be buried with stone tools, challenging “Man the Hunter” stereotypes and highlighting shared ritual traditions.
A new study finds humanity’s connection to nature has fallen by 60% since 1800, driven largely by urbanization and weakened family transmission. Even more challenging is that reversing the decline may require a tenfold increase in green space. But changing language might help as well.
A new study detects ultraweak light emissions from the human brain, echoing ancient beliefs in the aura.