By John Roach

Archaeology

Iron Age Skis Emerge From Melting Snow

Some 1,300 years ago, a pair of skis were lost or abandoned high on a windswept mountain in southern Norway where patches of snow and ice persist year-round.

‘Industrial-Scale’ Brewery Found in Ancient Egypt

Around 3000 BC in the ancient Egyptian town of Abydos, beer was brewed for kings in 5,000-gallon batches.

Ancient Barley Could Help Farmers Adapt to Changing Climate

DNA has been recovered from an ancient form of barley that persisted for more than 3,000 years and the tastes of five civilizations in Egypt's upper Nile.

Ancient Egyptians Drank Medicinal Wines

At least 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians had begun a long-standing tradition of infusing their libations with medicinal herbs, according to a new chemical analysis of residues on wine jugs.