Ancient History

Scott Free Productions has partnered with Infinite Films and Calliope Pictures to create the documentary film The Vesuvius Challenge, which will be narrated by Guy Pearce.

11. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A genetic analysis of more than a thousand ancient British genomes shows the Roman conquest left only a small mark on the island's ancestry despite major cultural shifts.

Researchers have used artificial intelligence to rediscover and reconstruct a hymn from around 1000 BCE that praises the ancient city of Babylon. The text, pieced together from fragments worldwide, offers rare insights into the city's daily life, societal values, and women's roles. Professor Enrique Jiménez of LMU led the effort in collaboration with the University of Baghdad.