The Mystery of Reptile Armor Solved
Scientists have discovered that reptile armor evolved independently across multiple species over 320 million years. The findings reveal that some lizards even re-evolved armor after losing it.
Archaeology
Ancient Toddler Found in Cumbria Rewrites British History
Archaeologists have identified 11,000-year-old remains in a Cumbrian cave as the earliest known human in Northern Britain. The discovery of the young girl offers a rare look into the spiritual and social lives of post-Ice Age hunter-gatherers.
Bronze Age Secrets Unearthed in Europe
A rare discovery of uncremated Bronze Age graves is shedding light on how ancient European communities balanced local traditions with new innovations. Researchers say the findings reveal a sophisticated society that was both deeply rooted and connected to the wider world.
Why Humans Favor the Right Hand
A new study reveals that human right-handedness is an evolutionary byproduct of walking upright and developing larger, more complex brains. The findings suggest this trait helped our ancestors master tool use and language.
Ancient Manuscript Discovered in Rome Holds First English Poem
A long-lost 1,200-year-old manuscript found in Rome reveals the earliest known English poem. The discovery sheds light on the miraculous origins of Caedmon’s Hymn.
Ethiopian Fossil Find Shifts Human History
A major fossil discovery in Ethiopia shows that multiple hominid species lived together millions of years ago. The find challenges old theories of a linear human evolution.
New DNA Findings Reveal Ancient Japanese Roots
A massive genetic study has identified a previously unknown third ancestral group in Japan, challenging long-held historical theories. The research also links ancient Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA to modern health concerns.
Ancient Tools Reveal Early Human Ingenuity
A recent discovery in China reveals that ancient humans were crafting advanced stone tools 146,000 years ago. The findings challenge the belief that human innovation only occurs in prosperous environments.
Ancient Predator Found in Garden Wall
A homeowner’s garden wall has yielded a 240-million-year-old fossil of a giant, fang-toothed amphibian. Scientists are calling the discovery a rare and remarkable look into prehistoric life.
Ancient Tablets Reveal Life in Mesopotamia
Researchers have decoded 4,000-year-old tablets that reveal a fascinating mix of royal magic, political history, and everyday commerce. The discovery offers new evidence regarding the historical reality of legendary figures like Gilgamesh.
Ancient Twisted-Jaw Creature Found in Brazil
Scientists have discovered a 275-million-year-old fossil in Brazil featuring a bizarre twisted jaw. This ‘living fossil’ provides new insights into prehistoric survival and ancient biodiversity.
Tiny Survivor: Ancient Mammal Offers Clues to Survival
A recently discovered 75-million-year-old fossil reveals how small, adaptable mammals managed to survive the extinction event that claimed the dinosaurs. The findings provide a rare glimpse into the resilience of early life.