Tag: Ancient
30,000-year-old toolkit shows what ancient hunter carried in a pouch
Humans A remarkable discovery of 29 stone tools—crafted for essential activities like hunting, butchering, and wood cutting—has been…
An ancient reptile’s fossilized skin reveals how it swam like a seal
valceresii likely swam using its limbs for propulsion, rather than its body like plesiosaurs. The fossil also revealed…
Denisovans: Why a mysterious group of ancient humans doesn’t have a species name
Illustration of an ancient Denisovan manJOHN BAVARO FINE ART/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY This is an extract from Our Human…
Human bones found in Spanish cave show signs of ancient cannibalism
Cut marks on a foot bone from El Mirador cave in SpainIPHES-CERCA Recent findings of butchered human remains…
This ancient Siberian ice mummy had a talented tattooist
Exploring the Past of a Talented Practitioner Still, it’s a fascinating look into the past of a talented…
Massive Earthquake Could Strike Canada as Ancient Fault Line Wakes : ScienceAlert
The Tintina Fault: Is a Major Earthquake Imminent? The Tintina fault, spanning 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) across northern…
Potatoes have their roots in ancient tomatoes
The potato, a beloved staple food for millions around the world, has a surprising origin story. Scientists have…
Ancient Siberian ice mummy is covered in ‘really special’ tattoos
Researchers have uncovered elaborate tattoos on a mummy dating back over 2000 years, shedding light on the ancient…
An Ancient Pyramid in Mexico Collapsed Into A Pile of Rubble : ScienceAlert
Protecting Precious Heritage Sites from Extreme Weather Events Climate change is wreaking havoc on precious heritage sites around…
Engineers Weigh Up Returning to Ancient Roman Concrete Recipes : ScienceAlert
The Sustainability of Ancient Roman Concrete: Lessons for Modern Cement The ancient Romans were master builders, constructing structures…
Ancient Voice Box Finally Reveals How Dinosaurs May Have Sounded : ScienceAlert
Dinosaurs May Have Chirped Like Birds Instead of Roaring, New Fossil Suggests Contrary to popular belief fueled by…
Ancient ‘terror birds’ may have been no match for hungry giant caimans
About 13 million years ago in a vast South American wetland, colossal predators clashed Artist’s impression of an…