- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 14th, 2015
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
These ancestors of ours kind of looked like hobbits
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 27th, 2015
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
This explains why they were vigorous, fast-growing creatures
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 22nd, 2015
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
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
Ancient Neanderthal bones unearthed in France display signs of cutting and fracturing done post-mortem
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 11th, 2015
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
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 28th, 2015
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
Sphinxes, mosaics, female statues and even coins were found together with the human remains inside this ancient tomb
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 13th, 2015
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
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 16th, 2014
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
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
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
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
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
Evidence indicates that early humans used to hunt these animals and feed on them