What we know about the ‘real’ Jesus; plus, why curly hair is an advantage

IS THIS PHOTO REAL OR AI? VIEW ONLINE WHAT ARCHAEOLOGY TELLS US ABOUT THE REAL JESUS In this week’s Discovery newsletter, we learn about the ‘real’ Jesus; discover a saber-toothed cat mummy, determine whether a photo is real or AI, munch on the best brain food, and heap praise upon the curly-haired . PHOTOGRAPH BY SIMON NORFOLK More than two billion humans consider themselves Christians. A central belief is that a carpenter from Nazareth was the Son of God. Skeptics and defenders of the faith are both turning to archaeologists to sift truth from legend—and both sides hope those insights reinforce their views. Here’s what we know. READ MORE Related: - How did Jesus’ final days unfold? Scholars are still debating.  - Who was Mary Magdalene? Historians are trying to figure that out.  - These 12 men shaped Christianity. Were they even real?   GOOD READS PHOTOGRAPH BY GETTY IMAGES Why curly hair was an evolutionary advantage Within days, your body gets better if you cut your intake of sugar ‘Brain food’ is real. Here’s what to eat to keep it healthy and strong. What is ‘inflammaging’? Here's how inflammation affects you differently as you age. The world’s first saber-toothed cat mummy has been found in Siberia There have never been more manatees in Florida than there are now The surprising things you can—and cannot—pack in a carry-on IS THIS PHOTO REAL? PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANS LANTING, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION  How can you tell if this image is real or AI produced? It’s getting tougher, but we have a few telltale tips right in this article. But first, is it real? A. Yes B. No C. Don’t know  REVEAL THE ANSWER Related: AI may help us decode animal languages  SHOP DONATE SUBSCRIBE Clicking on the Facebook, Instagram, and National Geographic Channel links will take you away from our National Geographic Partners site where different terms of use and privacy policy apply. This email was sent to: peter.hovis@gmail.com. Please do not reply to this email as this address is not monitored. This email contains an advertisement from:  National Geographic | 1145 17th Street, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20036 Stop all types of future commercial email from National Geographic regarding its products, services, or experiences. Manage all email preferences with the Walt Disney Family of Companies. © 2025 National Geographic Partners, LLC, All rights reserved.