The seven strangest historical discoveries made in 2025

No matter how many books and TV documentaries are made appearing to give a definite account of life in ancient civilizations, the ongoing work of historians and archaeologists means that the story of the past is never finished. There are always new discoveries being made – here are seven of the most surprising.

Sunscreen's role in human history

A form of ancient sunscreen could have helped Homo sapiens survive a period of intense environmental stress that killed off the Neanderthals, scientists have suggested.