History & Archaeology

“Hide and seek” in a medieval panel painting

Monja Schünemann with the sketch. © Photomontage: Jacob Müller; Sources: Picture Gallery Berlin; Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, infrared reflectography from...

Pendant made from human bones

Artist's representation of a man who was buried with pendants made of animal - but also human material. Most likely, together they formed...

Archaeologists bite into Arthur’s Stone surrounded by legend and myth

The 5,000-year-old tomb, linked to the legendary King Arthur, will soon be excavated. Located in the English district of Herefordshire, Arthur's Stone is a...

Historical-astronomical treasure

This historical photo plate shows a negative image of a star field in the southern constellation Chameleon. © dr Karl Remeis Observatory...

Worms and crustaceans were the first to recover after the largest mass extinction ever

A new study reveals the remarkable resilience of inconspicuous small and soft animals. About 252 million years ago, something catastrophic happened on our planet....

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