ancient history

5 ancient secrets revealed by modern technology

Decades or even centuries after their discovery, these arcane discoveries are finally being uncovered.

by Sarah Wells

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Anthropologists and paleontologists study some of the world’s most ancient fossils and artifacts, whether it's mammoth tusks, mummies, or more.

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But despite having collected their relics decades prior, scientists often have to wait for technology to catch up in order to make their most groundbreaking discoveries.

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