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Scientists Find Dinosaur Covered In Hollow Porcupine-Like Spikes Likely Used For Defence
During the Early Cretaceous, when H dongi lived, small carnivorous dinosaurs were also found in ancient China.
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Ancient Burial Ground Discovered During Sewer Upgrade Work In Scotland
Archaeologists find early medieval and Iron Age archaeological features during sewer work in Windhill, Scotland, shedding light on ancient daily life.
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Rare Cube-Shaped Skull Found In Mexico Sheds Light On Ancient Civilisation
Scientists examined the skull's bones and teeth and found that the individual likely lived in Tamaulipas his entire life.
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Study Reveals Domestic Cats Were Not First Felines To Live With Humans
Although leopard cats and domesticated cats once coexisted in ancient Chinese settlements, their relationships with people were different.
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Scientists Discover New Dinosaur With Crocodile Bone In Mouth From Argentina
Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina with powerful claws, feasting on an ancient crocodile bone.
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Ancient Humans Ate Children 850,000 Years Ago, New Discovery Reveals
The body parts of the child belong to Homo antecessor, believed to be the last common ancestor of both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
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Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
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Scientists Find Dinosaur Covered In Hollow Porcupine-Like Spikes Likely Used For Defence
During the Early Cretaceous, when H dongi lived, small carnivorous dinosaurs were also found in ancient China.
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Ancient Burial Ground Discovered During Sewer Upgrade Work In Scotland
Archaeologists find early medieval and Iron Age archaeological features during sewer work in Windhill, Scotland, shedding light on ancient daily life.
-
Rare Cube-Shaped Skull Found In Mexico Sheds Light On Ancient Civilisation
Scientists examined the skull's bones and teeth and found that the individual likely lived in Tamaulipas his entire life.
-
Study Reveals Domestic Cats Were Not First Felines To Live With Humans
Although leopard cats and domesticated cats once coexisted in ancient Chinese settlements, their relationships with people were different.
-
Scientists Discover New Dinosaur With Crocodile Bone In Mouth From Argentina
Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina with powerful claws, feasting on an ancient crocodile bone.
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Ancient Humans Ate Children 850,000 Years Ago, New Discovery Reveals
The body parts of the child belong to Homo antecessor, believed to be the last common ancestor of both Homo sapiens and Neanderthals.
-
Archaeologists Unearth Circular Mass Grave of Wounded Individuals in Ancient Peruvian Tomb
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a massive circular tomb dating back to around 500 BCE, filled with the remains of 54 individuals, many of whom show signs of violent injury. The discovery suggests ritualised warfare or sacrificial practices and offers fresh insight into the ceremonial traditions of ancient Andean cultures.
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Rare Pterosaur Neck Bone Discovery Shows Crocodilian Bite From 76 Million Years Ago
A fossilised neck bone from a juvenile Cryodrakon boreas has been unearthed in Alberta, showing evidence of a crocodilian bite. The discovery highlights predator-prey dynamics from 76 million years ago, where ancient crocodilians preyed on or scavenged young pterosaurs. This specimen, identified through micro-CT scans, provides rare evidence of int...
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Scientists Uncover Remains of Larger Mesosaurs in Uruguay’s Ancient Seas
Paleontologists in Uruguay have uncovered fossils of mesosaurs that exceed previous size records, revealing that these ancient reptiles may have grown to lengths of up to 2.5 metres. The specimens, found in the Mangrullo Formation, include fragmentary skulls and other bones, offering a glimpse into the gigantism that occurred in mature mesosaurs. R...
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Ancient Human Remains Reveal Brutal 4,000-Year-Old Massacre in Somerset
A recent discovery in Somerset has uncovered a dark chapter of British prehistory. Researchers found 4,000-year-old human remains at Charterhouse Warren, with over 3,000 bone fragments belonging to at least 37 individuals. Evidence shows brutal acts such as scalping, decapitation, evisceration, and signs of cannibalism. Experts suggest these violen...
