• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 14th, 2015
Storm Uproots Tree in Ireland, a Skeleton Emerges from Under It

Storm Uproots Tree in Ireland, a Skeleton Emerges from Under It

The skeleton appears to be nearly 1,000 years old

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 10th, 2015
They've Found a New Human Species in South Africa

They've Found a New Human Species in South Africa

These ancestors of ours kind of looked like hobbits

97 Human Skeletons Recovered from 5,000-Year-Old House

97 Human Skeletons Recovered from 5,000-Year-Old House

The gruesome discovery was made by archaeologists in China

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2015
Researcher: Just like Us Humans, Dinosaurs Were Warm-Blooded

Researcher: Just like Us Humans, Dinosaurs Were Warm-Blooded

This explains why they were vigorous, fast-growing creatures

Ancient Cannibals Would Serve Their Human Stews with Chili Peppers

Ancient Cannibals Would Serve Their Human Stews with Chili Peppers

Mind you, researchers say they loved cooking with spices

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 16th, 2015
Here's What Happens Inside Your Body When You Crack Your Knuckles

Here's What Happens Inside Your Body When You Crack Your Knuckles

International team of researchers zoom in on the source of the popping sound we hear when we crack our knuckles

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 15th, 2015
Neanderthals Might Have Been Cannibals, Fossil Evidence Indicates

Neanderthals Might Have Been Cannibals, Fossil Evidence Indicates

Ancient Neanderthal bones unearthed in France display signs of cutting and fracturing done post-mortem

People Are Purposely Breaking Their Legs Hoping to Grow Taller

People Are Purposely Breaking Their Legs Hoping to Grow Taller

The bizarre surgical intervention promises to add about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) to a guy's or gal's height

World's Oldest Snake Remains Date Back 167 Million Years

World's Oldest Snake Remains Date Back 167 Million Years

Paleontologists identify fossilized bones as belonging to four distinct snake species that lived in ancient times

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 20th, 2015
Hundreds of Human Bones Recovered from 4th Century BC Tomb in Greece

Hundreds of Human Bones Recovered from 4th Century BC Tomb in Greece

Sphinxes, mosaics, female statues and even coins were found together with the human remains inside this ancient tomb

10,000-Year-Old Mastodon Skeleton Unearthed in Michigan, US

10,000-Year-Old Mastodon Skeleton Unearthed in Michigan, US

The fossilized mastodon remains were found by two men excavating a backyard, looking to make room for a pound

Restaurant in Mexico Has Some 10,000 Bones Adorning Its Walls

Restaurant in Mexico Has Some 10,000 Bones Adorning Its Walls

The bizarre restaurant is located in the city of Guadalajara, displays skulls, vertebrae and even mandibles

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 13th, 2014
Human Remains Found in 4th Century BC Tomb in Greece

Human Remains Found in 4th Century BC Tomb in Greece

Researchers expect the bone fragments will help them figure out whom this ancient tomb in Greece was built for

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 21st, 2014
Roman Gladiators Were Vegetarians, Used Ashes as a Sports Supplement

Roman Gladiators Were Vegetarians, Used Ashes as a Sports Supplement

A detailed analysis of the makeup of bones found in a gladiator cemetery sheds new light on these warriors' diet

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 10th, 2014
How Their Bones Make Men Weaker than Women

How Their Bones Make Men Weaker than Women

Study finds osteoporosis often remains undiagnosed and, consequently, untreated in men, ends up killing many of them

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 8th, 2014
Neanderthals Used to Feast on Roasted Pigeons, Study Reveals

Neanderthals Used to Feast on Roasted Pigeons, Study Reveals

Researchers find ancient bird bones displaying cuts, bite marks, and even burns

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 15th, 2014
13,400-Year-Old Ancient Elephant Remains Unearthed in North America

13,400-Year-Old Ancient Elephant Remains Unearthed in North America

Evidence indicates that early humans used to hunt these animals and feed on them

 
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