Oldest Horseshoe Crab Fossil Found, 445 Million Years Old
Oldest Horseshoe Crab Fossil Found, 445 Million Years Old Few modern animals are as deserving of the title “living fossil” as the lowly horseshoe crab. Seemingly unchanged since before the Age of Dinosaurs, these venerable sea creatures can now claim a history that reaches back almost half a billion years. In a collaborative research article … Continue reading Oldest Horseshoe Crab Fossil Found, 445 Million Years Old
Palaeontologists discover nearly complete dinosaur skeleton in China – fossil is ’70 per cent intact’
Palaeontologists discover nearly complete dinosaur skeleton in China – fossil is ’70 per cent intact’ Palaeontologists in southwest China have unearthed a fossil from the Jurassic period that is 70 per cent intact and belongs to a dinosaur believed to be nearly 8 metres in length. The fossil, which dates back 180-million-years, was discovered in … Continue reading Palaeontologists discover nearly complete dinosaur skeleton in China – fossil is ’70 per cent intact’
Ukraine discovers a 5,000-year-old megalithic Stonehenge like monument!
Ukraine discovers a 5,000-year-old megalithic Stonehenge like monument! Archaeological digs still reveal historical aspects that remain puzzling to some. Such is the case with these archaeologists who are on a mission in Ukraine in the village of Novooleksandrivka, about ten kilometres south of the city of Dnipro. According to them, they discovered a place where … Continue reading Ukraine discovers a 5,000-year-old megalithic Stonehenge like monument!
Prehistoric Teeth Pendants Worn in Ancient Dance 8,000 Years Ago Incite Body Movements
Prehistoric Teeth Pendants Worn in Ancient Dance 8,000 Years Ago Incite Body Movements “Ornaments composed of elk teeth suspended from or sown onto clothing emit a loud rattling noise when moving,” says auditory archaeologist and Academy of Finland Research Fellow Riitta Rainio from the University of Helsinki. “Wearing such rattlers while dancing makes it easier … Continue reading Prehistoric Teeth Pendants Worn in Ancient Dance 8,000 Years Ago Incite Body Movements
The Atlantic Ocean was known as the Ethiopian Ocean until the 19th century
The Atlantic Ocean was known as the Ethiopian Ocean until the 19th century Up to the 19th century, the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean was formally known as the Ethiopian/Aethiopian Sea in classical geographical works. This was the name that appeared on ancient maps, up to the 19th century. The roots of such etymology … Continue reading The Atlantic Ocean was known as the Ethiopian Ocean until the 19th century
Humans Arrived in North America More Than 30,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests
Humans Arrived in North America More Than 30,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests According to an unexpected finding made by an Iowa State University researcher, the earliest people may have arrived in North America approximately 20,000 years earlier than previously thought. Andrew Somerville, an assistant professor of anthropology in world languages and cultures, says he and … Continue reading Humans Arrived in North America More Than 30,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests
Medieval Church Excavated in Sudan’s Northern State
Medieval Church Excavated in Sudan’s Northern State Science in Poland reports that researchers led by Artur Obłuski of the University of Warsaw have found the remains of a large medieval church in the centre of Old Dongola, Northern State, Sudan. According to, Assist. Prof. Artur Obłuski, the head of the Dongola expedition and the director … Continue reading Medieval Church Excavated in Sudan’s Northern State
Archaeologists Unearth Largest Ancient Roman Basilica of its Kind in Israel
Archaeologists Unearth Largest Ancient Roman Basilica of its Kind in Israel The Roman basilica complex was unearthed in excavations as part of an extensive development project in the Ashkelon national park. Tel Ashkelon National Park has recently undergone extensive development work, initiated and funded by Nature and Parks Authority, Ashkelon Municipality and the Leon Levy … Continue reading Archaeologists Unearth Largest Ancient Roman Basilica of its Kind in Israel
A Long-Lost Legendary Roman Fruit Tree Germinated From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds
A Long-Lost Legendary Roman Fruit Tree Germinated From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Plants have been produced from date palm seeds that have been buried for 2,000 years in old ruins and caves. This extraordinary achievement demonstrates the kernels’ long-term vitality after being nestled in succulent Judean dates, a fruit variety that has been lost for millennia. The … Continue reading A Long-Lost Legendary Roman Fruit Tree Germinated From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds
2,000-Year-Old Roman Face Cream With Visible, Ancient Fingermarks
2,000-Year-Old Roman Face Cream With Visible, Ancient Fingermarks A 2,000-year-old cream was discovered inside a sealed Roman jar, replete with fingerprints. The metal item, which measures 6cm in diameter and is in good condition, was discovered during excavations at a Roman temple complex in Southwark, London. Experts from the Museum of London raised the cover of … Continue reading 2,000-Year-Old Roman Face Cream With Visible, Ancient Fingermarks