Prehistoric chewing gum reveals ancient DNA
Archaeologists discover 10,500-year-old birch tar chewed by brown-eyed teenager in Estonia, rewriting our understanding of Stone Age life through DNA analysis.
Archaeologists discover 10,500-year-old birch tar chewed by brown-eyed teenager in Estonia, rewriting our understanding of Stone Age life through DNA analysis.
Archaeologists uncover 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old communal sharing system similar to modern bike rentals. Discover the fascinating story.
Scientists decode 39,000-year-old RNA from a woolly mammoth, revealing its final moments. Discover how this breakthrough reshapes our understanding of prehistoric life.
Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.
Three rare Bronze and Iron Age log boats, preserved in mud for over 3,000 years, are now on public display at Flag Fen, revealing unique insights into prehistoric life and transport.
Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric site in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic gem today.
Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric marvel in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic site today.
Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.
Groundbreaking research reveals how ancient giraffe ancestors developed their extraordinary neck length through intense evolutionary combat, not just for feeding advantage.
Mystery surrounds the discovery of human skeletal remains found by hikers on a rugged California coastline, prompting a major police investigation into the identity and circumstances.
Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.
Groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a smaller prehistoric predator that roamed North America millions of years before T-Rex, challenging everything we thought we knew about dinosaur evolution.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have uncovered cremated human remains during a traffic stop investigation, launching a disturbing criminal case that has shocked local authorities.
Scientists uncover an extraordinary fossil revealing a mosquito larva perfectly preserved in Cretaceous-era amber, offering unprecedented insights into ancient insect evolution.
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.
Groundbreaking paleontological find in Argentina uncovers perfectly preserved dinosaur egg containing complete embryo, offering unprecedented insights into prehistoric life.
Groundbreaking research reveals how Ice Age snow sloths survived harsh climates and why their extinction holds crucial lessons about climate change and modern conservation efforts.
Spectacular 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints, described as 'the most detailed ever found in the UK', have been discovered in a working Oxfordshire quarry, offering unprecedented insights into Middle Jurassic life.
Namibia's National Museum launches major international operation to reclaim stolen prehistoric fossils, exposing global black market in rare palaeontological specimens.
A stunning collection of prehistoric dinosaur footprints has been discovered in a Scottish quarry, offering an unprecedented window into life during the Middle Jurassic period 170 million years ago.
Archaeologists uncover colossal 200,000-year-old Neanderthal skeleton in Spain, revealing surprising new insights about our ancient cousins' physical stature and evolution.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Syria shows early humans performed sophisticated dental procedures millennia before modern dentistry emerged.
A beloved 20-foot dinosaur statue that guarded a New Jersey amusement park for decades has been auctioned for an astonishing $110,000, marking the end of an era for local residents.
Archaeologists uncover remarkably preserved prehistoric coral reef fossils near Naples, revealing Mediterranean secrets from 20,000 years ago that challenge our understanding of marine evolution.
A spectacular 152-million-year-old marine reptile fossil, nicknamed the 'sea dragon' for its enormous size and fearsome teeth, has been unearthed by dedicated fossil hunters along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast.
A spectacularly preserved ichthyosaur fossil, dubbed one of Britain's most significant paleontological finds, has been discovered on the Jurassic Coast by passionate fossil hunters.
Archaeologists uncover an extraordinary prehistoric stone circle lying 20 feet below the surface of a Cumbrian lake, rewriting our understanding of ancient Britain's relationship with water and climate change.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Saudi Arabia uncovers vast collection of ancient camel and other animal carvings, offering unprecedented insights into prehistoric desert civilizations.
Groundbreaking archaeological discovery reveals Stone Age people created durable blue paint using complex methods, challenging our understanding of prehistoric technology and artistic sophistication.
A Glasgow bin man made a chilling discovery of human skeletal remains in a bin bag during his morning collection round in the Craigend area, prompting a major Police Scotland investigation.