Prehistory

Beneath the Antarctic ice: Gondwana's lost world revealed by modern technology

The landscape has remained untouched since the ice sheet formed, preserving features shaped by ancient rivers.

 Beneath the Antarctic ice: Gondwana's lost world revealed by modern technology.
 Ran Barkai holds a segment of an ancient elephant at the La Polledrara site in Italy.

Prehistoric humans may have used fire to smoke meat one million years ago, study suggests

 Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America.

Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America

 World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain


When Pterosaurs ruled Brazil's sky

In 'Pterosaurs of Brazil', paleontologist Luiz Eduardo Anelli highlights four species with unique characteristics, such as enormous crests and colossal heads.

 When Pterosaurs ruled Brazil's sky.

Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones

New findings suggest ancient cultural exchange between southern Texas tribes and the Aztecs.

 Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones. Illustration.

Saudi Arabia was a green oasis 8 million years ago, study reveals

Fossil evidence shows existence of elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles thriving in environments rich in rivers and lakes.

 Wadi Al-Disah in the Tabuk region is one of the most famous valleys in western Saudi Arabia.

Hunter-Gatherers crossed 100 km of open sea to settle ancient Malta

Archaeologists find evidence that hunter-gatherers crossed over 100 kilometers of open sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago.

 Malta’s coastline.

29,000-year-old child 'Pangpond' changes Thailand's prehistory

The child skeleton was unearthed in a cave at the Tham Din archaeological site within Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, which is known for its prehistoric rock art.

 Meet 'Pangpond': The 29,000-year-old hild changing Thailand's prehistory.

The 'Sistine Chapel of prehistory': How a 21,000-year-old cave transformed our view of ancient art

Discovered on December 18, 1994, by three amateur speleologists, the Chauvet Cave changed our understanding of prehistoric peoples.

 Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, a facsimile of Chauvet Cave in Ardeche, France. Image: RudiErnst.