Image from Andreas Vesalius’s ”De humani corporis fabrica” (1543), page 184.
1. DNA of Ancient Children Offers Glimpses at the History of the First Americans
Using the skeletons of two children who lived in Alaska 11,500 years ago, scientists discovered the first DNA in the region known as Beringia. The findings provide new clues on how people settled the Americas. Read more at The New York Times.
2. Egypt Lays Out Plan to Scan for Hidden Chambers of the Pyramids with Cosmic Rays
The international project to use cosmic rays to scan Egypt’s pyramids for hidden chambers, is gearing up for launch. Read more at Forbes.
3. The Grisly Details of Early Anatomy Textbooks
Early pioneers of the medical field went to great pains to learn about the intricate inner workings of human bodies. In 1543, Flemish physician Andreas Vesalius published De Humani Corporis Fabrica, the first medical text rife with detailed images depicting human anatomy. Read more at Smithsonian.com.
4. Bronze Age Greek Warrior-King’s Treasure Unearthed
Archaeologists in Pylos, southwest Greece, excavated an intact tomb of a wealthy Bronze Age warrior-king buried 3,500 years ago. It’s a discovery hailed as “one of the most magnificent displays of prehistoric wealth discovered in mainland Greece in 65 years.” Read more at CNN.
5. Medieval Vampire Adventure
Could you survive a medieval vampire attack? Read more at History Today.
Watch Secrets of the Dead: Vampire Legend and follow scientists as they uncover the true origins of modern vampire lore.
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