DNA from soil could soon reveal who lived in ice age caves

The last two decades have seen a revolution in scientists' ability to reconstruct the past. This has been made possible ...
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What Life Was Like For People During The Ice Age

The Ice Age (and its resulting changes in climate) was among one of the harshest periods on Earth. During an ice age, the ...
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Climate change and prehistoric human populations: Eastward shift of settlement areas at the end of the last ice age

An archaeological study of human settlement during the Final Palaeolithic revealed that populations in Europe did not decrease homogenously during the last cold phase of the Ice Age. Significant ...
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An unusual quartz-tipped tool killed a man 12,000 years ago. Scientists are puzzling over who wielded it

A well-preserved human skeleton that scientists recently excavated in Vietnam dates back about 12,000 years ago to the Ice Age and contains the oldest human mitochondrial DNA found in the region. It ...
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New study backs up age of ancient human footprints found at White Sands

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. — A new study is backing up the age of human footprints found at White Sands National Park in New Mexico that are believed to be the oldest known in North America. In 2021, White ...
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7 Coolest Archaeological Discoveries In Utah

While Utah might not be at the top of the list among the best places to see fossils in the US, many are surprised at the reality. Buried beneath Utah's striking landscapes lie secrets that have ...
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Butchered skulls point to Europe’s Ice Age cannibals

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Lascaux cave paintings are some of the most famous examples of ...