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06/01/2026

Around 4,500 years ago, Poland was home to what archaeologists call the Bell Beaker culture. What was in the beakers? Residue analysis of nine vessels confirms: booze. Biomarkers for fruit, wheat, barley, possible resins, and yeast give some idea of the type of libation, and archaeologists have guesses …

archaeology.org/news/2026/05/19/4500-year-old-alcoholic-beverages-identified-in-poland/

(📸 Manasterski et al. 2026, Archaeometry)

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

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05/11/2026

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04/20/2026

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04/20/2026

Archaeologists in Israel unearthed prehistoric hand axes that Homo erectus crafted from stones that included fossils and crystals, perhaps a sign they wanted to connect with the cosmos

04/18/2026