Dramatic burning of royal remains reveals Maya regime change New archaeological investigations in Guatemala reveal that ancient Maya peoples did not just passively watch their dynastic systems collapse at the end of the Classic period. They actively reworked their political systems to create new governments.
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-....royal-reveals-maya-r

First evidence of ancient human occupation found in giant lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia If you look from above, you can see thousands of stone structures dotting the landscape of the Arabian peninsula. On the ground, you can find a bounty of stone tools and ancient fireplaces scattered along the edges of ancient lakes, as well as rock art depicting hunting and herding scenes in the surrounding mountains.
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-....evidence-ancient-hum

First evidence of human occupation in lava tube cave in Saudi Arabia Recent strides in interdisciplinary archaeological research in Arabia have unveiled new insights into the evolution and historical development of regional human populations, as well as the dynamic patterns of cultural change, migration, and adaptation to environmental fluctuations.
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-....evidence-human-occup

Researcher reveals the hidden story behind St. Augustine's 11-foot statue of Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales New details have emerged about the history of one of St. Augustine's most popular tourist attractions. University of South Florida Spanish Professor David Arbesú pieced together documents that were scattered around the world that helped connect the dots about the life of Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales, believed to be the first priest in the United States. An 11-foot statue of him is located on the grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios near Matanzas Bay.
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-....reveals-hidden-story

For 600 years the Voynich manuscript has remained a mystery—now, researchers think it's partly about sex The Voynich manuscript has long puzzled and fascinated historians and the public. This late-medieval document is covered in illustrations of stars and planets, plants, zodiac symbols, naked women, and blue and green fluids. But the text itself—thought to be the work of five different scribes—is enciphered and yet to be understood.
https://phys.org/news/2024-04-....years-voynich-manusc