Archaeologists were perplexed by a strange pair of discs found in Oman – only to discover these items were actually a single 4,000-year-old instrument. The cymbals date to the third millennium B.C.

An ancient mouth harp discovered in Russia delighted archaeologists when they confirmed that it could still make a sound. The instrument was one of five mouth harps discovered by archaeologists at two ...

There is no doubt that ancient humans differed significantly from modern humans in several aspects. However, some of these "aspects" shockingly stayed the same across centuries, such as the importance ...

The wing bone of a griffon vulture with five precisely drilled holes in it is the oldest known musical instrument, a 35,000-year-old relic of an early human society that drank beer, played flute and ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

In the early years of electrification, when electricity was beginning to shape the modern world, this new technology was being put to use in many more places than turning motors and providing lighting ...