Bronze-Age

World’s oldest cheese found on mummies? Scientists uncover 3,600-year-old mystery

by
World’s oldest cheese found on mummies? Scientists uncover 3,600-year-old mystery

Scientists have uncovered what they believe to be the oldest cheese in the world, found within the remains of Bronze Age mummies in China’s Tarim Basin. The cheese, which dates back to around 2,000 BC, provides valuable insights into the dietary habits of ancient civilizations and the development of probiotic bacteria.According to the New York … Read more

Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned

by
Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned

As It Happens7:16Scientists tested replica Bronze Age armour on Greek marines. Here’s what they learned More than a dozen elite Greek marines dressed up like Bronze Age warriors and practised ancient fighting techniques — all in the name of science. The 13 soldiers, all members of the Hellenic Armed Forces, roleplayed as warriors from Greece’s … Read more