A pregnant woman believed to have lived over a thousand years ago in Ecuador’s coastal region may have been part of ritual sacrifice or punishment, according to archaeologists who excavated her remains in 2022. In a study published last month by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Society for American Archaeology, experts detailed their analysis of the remains of the …
Read More »1.95-Million-Year-Old Evidence of Hominin Activity Discovered in Romania
Evidence of hominin activity has been discovered in Romania, dating back approximately 1.95 million years, significantly altering the timeline of human presence in Europe. Fossil remains, found at the Grăunceanu site in the Olteț River Valley, have provided the earliest known proof of hominin activity in the region. This discovery indicates that early humans reached Europe around half a million …
Read More »Scientists Suspect Newly Discovered Mosasaur Fossil Is a Forgery
In 2021, scientists identified a new mosasaur species upon the discovery of a Cretaceous-period jaw with unusual teeth in a Moroccan mine. There’s only one problem—the remains may have been forged. Researchers in Canada have raised doubts about the authenticity of the fossil used to identify and describe a new species of extinct marine reptile, Xenodens calminechari, in 2021. Their …
Read More »Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the Caucasus Mountains where an ancient Bronze Age settlement, Dmanisis Gora, has been mapped using drone technology. This site, believed to be over 3,000 years old, reveals new insights into the evolution of large-scale settlements during the Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age. Spanning an area far larger than initially expected, the …
Read More »New Fastest Camo Grind Discovered in Black Ops 6 Zombies
There’s a brand-new method to help you grind camos and level up weapons in Black Ops 6, and it’s only possible on Citadelle des Morts! As it turns out, Black Ops 6’s newest Zombies map, Citadelle des Morts, is not only one of the best undead survival maps Call of Duty has seen in years, but it’s also an excellent …
Read More »First-Ever Female Burial with Weapons, Believed to Be a Warrior, Discovered in Hungary
The first confirmed case of a female burial with weapons from the 10th century in the Carpathian Basin, Hungary, has been uncovered. Skeletal remains and grave goods, including weaponry, were identified at the Sárrétudvari-Hízóföld cemetery. This discovery, described by experts, challenges prior assumptions about societal roles during the Hungarian Conquest period, a time marked by mounted archers and frequent conflicts. …
Read More »Ancient Battle Site Between Alexander the Great and Ancient Persians Discovered in Turkey
The site of Alexander the Great’s decisive Battle of the Granicus against the Persian Empire appears to have been uncovered in northwest Turkey. Archaeologists have pinpointed the location roughly 10 kilometres north of Biga, where the famed confrontation occurred in 334 B.C. This victory allowed Alexander to establish a critical foothold in Persian territory, marking a pivotal moment in his …
Read More »Hundreds of dinosaur footprints discovered in Oxfordshire | UK News
Nearly 200 dinosaur footprints have been discovered in a quarry in Oxfordshire, shedding new light on the extinct creatures. The prints are 166 million years old and were discovered buried under mud in Dewars Farm Quarry after a worker noticed “unusual bumps” in the limestone quarry. Five tracks of footprints were uncovered in what researchers said is part of a …
Read More »Biggest dinosaur footprint site in the U.K. discovered by researchers: “So surreal”
British researchers have unearthed some 200 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years in a find believed to be biggest in the United Kingdom. Teams from Oxford and Birmingham Universities made the “exhilarating” discovery at a quarry in Oxfordshire in central England after a worker came across “unusual bumps” as he was stripping clay back with a mechanical digger, according …
Read More »New Species Discovered in Peru’s Alto Mayo Region, Including Blob-Headed Catfish
A significant biodiversity survey conducted in Peru’s Alto Mayo region has led to the discovery of at least 27 new species, including a striking ‘blob-headed’ bristlemouth armored catfish from the genus Chaetostoma. The research, carried out in 2022, highlighted the region’s ecological importance, spanning approximately 780,700 hectares in the San Martín department. The survey documented species from the Andes to …
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