The city of Paris was founded around 250 BC on the Ile de la Cité by the Gallic tribe of the Parisii. At the time, it was a fortified town called Lutetia (Lutèce). In 52 BC, the city was conquered by the Romans, who gave it the name of Civitas Parisorium (Paris). Paris becomes the capital of the Fra
Discovered in 1991, this cavern immersed in the creeks of Marseille is home to superb prehistoric paintings. Digital readings can be made available to scientists and the general public. The cave is immersed in the Calanque de la Triperie. Topographic surveys will be carried out by divers and archa
Excavations at the site of an ancient stalag in Poland have unearthed dozens of mass graves. To identify the first 64 bodies found, a team of researchers will combine genetic analysis and the use of archives. Most of them are soldiers of the Red Army, who probably died of typhus as soon as they arri
Since the discovery of the first fossil remains in the 19th century, the image of the Neanderthal has been that of a primitive hominid. It has long been known that Neanderthals were able to make tools and weapons efficiently. But could they also make ornaments, jewelry, or even art? A research team