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A Scythian tomb in Siberia yielded dated cannabis seeds and chemical signals in human hair. Researchers see the earliest directly dated evidence of intoxicating use, while specialists dispute whether the hair proves consumption.
Researchers at Huaca de la Luna uncovered an unusual infant burial with 32 ceramics and a possible copper face covering. The grave goods suggest high status, but the child's identity and cause of death remain unresolved.
An exceptionally preserved bronze sword from Lake Mezzano is more than an eye-catching artifact. Its setting can illuminate rituals, metalworking and social status in prehistoric central Italy.