JOURNAL ARTICLE

New twists in our human story.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 268, n. 3573/3574. P. 28 1 of 2

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article highlights remarkable archaeological discoveries made in the past year. Notable findings include a Denisovan skull in Harbin, China, tattoos on a 1,200-year-old mummy, and a 30,000-year-old stone tool from the Czech Republic. Additionally, the skeleton of an Anglo-Saxon woman holding a baby was uncovered in Scremby, UK, and glass formed from a man's brain remnants was found following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Another significant discovery involved the smoke-dried remains of a man from Huiyaotian, Guangxi, China, dating back over 9,000 years. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/12, Vol. 268, Issue 3573/3574, p28
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)02026-3
  • Accession Number:189928544
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