Culture

Herodot misrepresented the Etruscans.

The Etruscans, who were so genetically unique and in terms of their own, were not particularly unique in their origins, according to DNA analyses. This challenges outdated ideas about the files and creates fresh conundrums.

Exceptional early Middle Ages ivory comb unearthed

Members of the Alemannic elite got the finest of the fine in the grave: an ornate comb and a ceramic bowl that must have crossed the Mediterranean and the Alps.

Improvements are announced by those in charge.

Criticism of exhibits with dubious provenance is present. In the recently opened Berlin Humboldt Forum, "speaking and explanation" would need to be maximized among other things.

The Vikings first arrived in America on Sonnensturm.

500 years before Columbus, the Vikings were known to have been present in America. Because to a solar storm that occurred more than 1000 years ago, it was now possible to calculate an exact year for the first time.

What four goals COP26 needs to achieve

The Glasgow conference is viewed as a "last chance" to meet the Paris climate goals. There are four key issues that need to be resolved for this. Among these is justice.

How academics created an era

In human history, this occurred in the first millennium BC. Around the world, scholars created enlightenment concepts. The axis of time thesis sounds amazing, and it really is. about a seductive theory that fundamentally challenged historical understanding.

Global carbon dioxide emissions further at a record level

In many locations in 2022, the effects of the climate crisis—floods, heat, and drought—were especially noticeable. The world's carbon dioxide emissions, however, have hardly changed at all despite all the experiences.

How climate shaped human evolution

Homo erectus arrived on Earth two million years ago, followed by other early human species. Most likely, climate change was a significant factor in this.

The creature is a man.

The language we use reflects the way we think—men are the standard, and women deviate from it.with significant repercussions for our digital lives as well.

Why the Nordmänner Greenland had to give up

Despite difficult circumstances, Northmen lived in Greenland for centuries. They were forced to give up at the end of the Middle Ages, but the cold was probably not to blame.

Why the Nyiragongo suddenly spat lava

The Nyiragongo is regarded as Africa's most dangerous volcano. The mountain didn't exhibit any typical symptoms during the 2021 outbreak. Apparently due to the unnoticed creation of a sizable underground magmareservoir.

40% of all men manage to avoid women

Compared to women, men have a shorter life expectancy. The data, however, prevents us from being able to pinpoint exactly how the sexes differ. There should be another number.

Equally round brains despite different skull shapes

The skull of the early Homo sapiens was shaped differently than the head of today's people. Consequently, the brain ought to be different. However, this most likely does not apply.

Killt C14 method for CO2 emissions

Carbon isotopes can be used to determine the age of a discovery. However, as more CO2 is released into the atmosphere, the 14C dating may soon be useless.

Overlooked and undervalued

Science's currency is publications. But compared to men, women are less frequently identified as the authors of research articles. Frequently, your contribution is just embezzled.

A mountainous jungle

For the first time, 1500-year-old urban centers have been found in the Amazon basin by researchers. In doing so, laser technology challenges a long-held belief.

German learning with obstacles

Children and adolescents from Ukraine should learn German. But so far there has been a "massive lack of concept" in schools. How is that possible?

Free from a Sunken City on the Tigris

A Bronze Age city in the Mosul reservoir stayed disappeared for over 40 years. It could now be released following a prolonged drought.

First analysis of a victim of an ancient volcanic eruption's ancestry

High genetic diversity was present in the Roman Empire, according to the genome of a man who perished during the eruption of Vesuvius. He also had an unauthorized visitor, though.

The city that submerged into the ocean

Thirty years ago, the underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio started investigating ancient sites in the bay of Abukir. He discovered a sunken city—the formerly thriving harbor metropolis Thonis-Herakleion—whose existence had previously only been hinted at in antiquated writings.

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