Medieval texts reveal false Royal Navy origins
England’s proud maritime history credits Alfred the Great as having established the Royal Navy but evidence from medieval text uncovered by Flinders University researchers show this […]
Clues to pandemic rebounds from the past
As the COVID-19 pandemic redefines what we think of as ‘normal’, archaeology and ancient history can provide some consolation about the great adaptability of our species. […]
Oldest Irish ‘clachan’ found in country SA
The oldest known Australian example of a communal Irish settlement type has been ‘unearthed’ in country South Australia. An extensive geophysical study of the Baker’s Flat […]
Dishing the dirt on an early man cave
Fossil animal droppings, charcoal from ancient fires and bone fragments litter the ground of one of the world’s most important human evolution sites, new research reveals. […]
Donors fuel new generation of novel research
Deciphering the cause and cure for chronic, unidentifiable pelvic pain – a condition believed to affect one in every 10 people – may be a step […]
Maternal secrets of our earliest ancestors unlocked
Extended parental care is considered one of the hallmarks of human evolution. A stunning new research result published in the prestigious journal Nature reveals for the […]
Walking the plank to our oldest shipwrecks
Flinders University experts are showcasing some of the oldest maritime mysteries as part of National Archaeology Week. Along with a series of events led by Flinders […]
Lost graves identified by new archaeology methods
Flinders University archaeologists are using cutting edge subsurface imaging technology to help assist community groups map unmarked graves and manage their cultural heritage. “This is a […]
Fish that outlived dinosaurs reveals secrets of ancient skull evolution
A new study into one of the world’s oldest types of fish, Coelacanth, provides fresh insights into the development of the skull and brain of vertebrates […]