Montreal, Thursday, June 27, 2019 - Genomics, imaging, ancient molecules: in archaeology, these techniques are revolutionizing our knowledge of mythical peoples. Thanks to these cutting-edge technologies, archaeologists are lifting the veil on parts of history that were previously inaccessible. What they discover is forcing them to rewrite the past of legendary peoples such as the Vikings, the Neanderthals, the Dorset people and the inhabitants of Angkor. Read all about it in the latest issue of Québec Science magazine, available today!
The past hidden in molecules
To reconstruct the past, scientists are no longer content to assemble fossils or study flint chips. Today, they rely on extremely precise molecular techniques to rewrite the history of the world.
Neanderthal, another humanity
The first fossilized human species to be discovered, Homo neandertalensis was long considered primitive. Recent discoveries paint a very different picture...
The many lives of Angkor
Angkor, the center of the ancient Khmer Empire in the heart of present-day Cambodia, is a place as magnificent as it is mythical. But once upon a time, ordinary people lived here!
Dorset, the end of a Nordic people
Only rock engravings, ancient foundations and a few artifacts bear witness to the passage of the extinct Dorset people through northern Canada. But who were they?
These fascinating Vikings
We think of the Vikings as fearsome bearded warriors at the bow of a ship. But these raiders were also hunters, farmers, merchants and navigators. Each new discovery reveals a different facet of their history. Only three well-preserved Viking ships have been unearthed. Researchers hope to discover others to better understand this people.
Also featured in the July-August issue are reports on the genesis of the hunt for exoplanets, the disappearance of insects and the new enemy of corals, sunscreen...
