Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years later
The facial reconstruction is based on the remains of a Neanderthal excavated from an iconic archaeological site.
Scientists pinpoint world's deepest underwater sinkhole
The Taam Ja' Blue Hole off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula has been discovered to be "the deepest-known blue hole globally," according to new research.
Prehistoric burial site reveals surprising secrets of hunter–gatherer diet
An analysis of ancient human and animal remains has revealed fascinating insights into what hunter-gatherers were eating.
Hundreds of mammoth bones and prehistoric remains found in "Paradise Cave"
The cave, described as an "important" archaeological site, appears to have been frequented by both Neanderthals and modern humans.
Thousands of human bones found in cave used as tomb for four millennia
The cave appears to have served as a burial ground for prehistoric humans between around 7,000 and 3,000 years ago.
Archaeologists baffled by 1,900-year-old weapons in remote cave
The artifacts are thought to be evidence of hunter-gatherer societies, which were present in the region since around 7000 B.C.
Mystery of largest-ever primate's disappearance finally solved
The extinct great ape grew to an estimated height of around 10 feet and may have weighed roughly 440-600 pounds.
Archaeologists find 16,800-year-old cave dwelling that is "one of the best"
Researchers also found more than 4,600 objects during their investigations, including the spectacular decorated bone of an extinct cattle species.
Scientists explain the physics behind the witchcraft of the Devil's Church
"A shamanic practitioner may feel the presence of an exceptional energy," archaeologist Riitta Rainio said of the acoustic resonance inside the cave.
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New ancient shark species discovered hidden in world's largest cave system
The previously unknown shark, which lived more than 300 million years ago, was identified from fossilized teeth found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park.
Mystery surrounds discovery of sandals found at Stone Age burial site
"[This] opens a window of opportunity to understanding the last hunter-gatherer societies of the early Holocene," Francisco Martínez-Sevilla told Newsweek.
Ancient humans made mysterious "cup" from dead person's skull
The "skull cup" was found in a cave where ancient humans modified the bones of the dead for thousands of years. But its function remains unclear.
Bones stored in box for decades turn out to be Neanderthal remains
Researchers have identified the remains of at least three Neanderthals who lived more than 50,000 years ago from bones found at a cave site.
Mark Dickey cave rescue update: Map reveals location of trapped explorer
The American speleologist is set to be rescued from over 3,000 feet below the surface on Friday after falling ill during an expedition.
Rare ancient Roman swords from 1,900 years ago found in desert cave
"Finding a single sword is rare—so four? It's a dream! We rubbed our eyes to believe it," said researchers with the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Ice Age Cave entrance that nobody has entered for 16,000 years discovered
The extremely rare find offers the opportunity to answer important questions about the behavior of Ice Age hunter gatherers, Dr. Yvonne Tafelmaier said.
Cave lion or cave bear? Ice age animal puzzles archaeologists
Researchers found a missing fragment of a famed ornament discovered 20 years ago, in an Ice Age cave.
"Extraordinary" Neanderthal discovery reveals secrets of human evolution
Scientist tells Newsweek that Altamura Man research is "of enormous interest for our knowledge of Neanderthals, ourselves as a species and human evolution."
Woman who spent 500 days inside cave says she "lost perception of time"
Beatriz Flamini voluntarily spent nearly two years in a dark cave with little to no communication with the outside world.
Ghostly "scissor hands" cave creature caught feasting on frog
It is unusual to see these two animals in the same place, but recent storms in Kentucky have thrust them together, said Mammoth Cave National Park.
Spiders in dark caves are evolving to go blind
Researchers found that spiders deep inside caves had nearly entirely lost their eyes, while spiders living at the cave entrances were only partially blind.
Boy rescued from flooded Thailand cave dies
Duangpetch Promthep was one of 12 boys who were trapped in a cave in northern Thailand in 2018.
Tomb of "Jesus' midwife" revealed in extraordinary photos
A cave, identified as the burial site of Salome by local Christians in the Byzantine era, contains dozens of inscriptions written in Greek, Syriac and Arabic, some of which are dedicated to her.
Mesmerizing footage shows stream of bats emerge from huge cave
A viral clip of the winged mammals flying from the Cueva de Los Murciélagos near Monterrey, Mexico, was shared to Reddit, having been filmed in 2020.
Ozarks drought reveals parts of Civil War caves lost for thousands of years
"The drought conditions are allowing cavers to enter passages that formed tens of thousands of years ago," cave expert John Gunn told Newsweek.
'I Feared My Dog Was Lost Forever—After 2 Months I Made a Shocking Discover
When feeding time came around in the evening and Abby still hadn't turned up, I knew then something was wrong.
Microscopic Crab-Like Creatures Discovered in Murder Cave
In two Scottish caves, one of which was said to be used by a 16th-century murderer to dump bodies, a rare species of tiny crab has potentially been found.
Explorers in 22-Mile Cave Accidentally Find Dog Missing for Two Months
The rescuers then had to knock door-to-door in the local area to track down the missing pet's owners.
'Thirteen Lives': Did All the Boys Survive the Tham Luang Cave Rescue?
Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell and Joel Egerton star in "Thirteen Lives," the Prime Video series dramatizing the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue.
Inside a Home With a Cave Thought To Be Part of the Underground Railroad
" I was pretty surprised when I walked through that wooden door to see a lit up tunnel that led to a giant cave," the realtor said.