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Palaeontology, Archaeology & History

Prehistoric, historical and archaeological mysteries

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  1. Denisovans face reconstructed from DNA

    Scientists use fossilised finger bone DNA to rebuild ancient human
    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 40 views

  2. Nunavik Inuit are genetically unique

    A genetically distinct population of Inuit in Nunavik
    By Gingitsune,
    • 0 replies
    • 59 views

  3. Face of Neolithic woman recreated from skull

    Unveiling ‘Calpeia’, the face of the first known Gibraltarian
    By Still Waters,   
    • 12 replies
    • 166 views

  4. 1,500-yr-old mosaic uncovered at burnt church

    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 51 views

  5. 16th century "filofax" returned to church

    by anonymous visitor
    By Eldorado,
    • 1 reply
    • 49 views

  6. One of world's oldest bird species discovered

    Scientists discover one of world’s oldest bird species in New Zealand
    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 35 views

  7. Wreck of record speed boat found in Loch Ness

    Boat wrecked in tragic water speed world record bid found at bottom of Loch Ness
    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 58 views

  8. Has Capt. Cook's ship Endeavour been found ?

    By UM-Bot,
    • 3 replies
    • 115 views

  9. Ancient Australia home to strange giants

    1,000kg Marsupial Giants (2204lbs)
    By Eldorado,   
    • 2 replies
    • 118 views

  10. Church of Scotland sues for share of treasure

    Church of Scotland sues for share of £2m Viking treasure
    By Still Waters,   
    • 12 replies
    • 148 views

  11. Neanderthals displayed as healthy, misleading

    Neanderthals were racked by maladies and disability: How prehistoric man would have looked like they had 'been in the wars'
    By Still Waters,   
    • 17 replies
    • 192 views

  12. British 1703 coin sells at world-record price

    British 1703 coin made using gold seized from Spanish treasure ship sells for world record £845,000
    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 84 views

  13. Dig suggests Brits beat Romans to the baths

    Romans may not have introduced bathhouses to Britain
    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 70 views

  14. Roman bronze burial cauldron unearthed

    Roman bronze cauldron unearthed in central Norway burial cairn
    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 55 views

  15. The enigma of Bronze Age tin

    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 63 views

  16. Why does Wales have so many castles?

    By Still Waters,   
    • 2 replies
    • 120 views

  17. Jurassic crocodile identified in fossil study

    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 79 views

  18. 'Lovers of Modena' skeletons were both men

    Researchers believe the two might have been siblings, cousins or soldiers who died together in battle
    By Still Waters,   
    • 4 replies
    • 138 views

  19. '1,400-year-old Pictish cemetery' uncovered

    Large '1,400-year-old cemetery' uncovered in Highlands
    By Still Waters,   
    • 0 replies
    • 68 views

  20. Trove of Neanderthal footprints discovered

    Trove Of Neanderthal Footprints Provide An Unprecedented Glimpse Into Prehistoric Life
    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 75 views

  21. Ice age kangaroos had massive cheekbones

    Jaws reveal Australia's ancient marsupial panda
    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 72 views

  22. The Native American slave owners 1 2 3

    (I never knew this; That they kept African slaves)
    By Eldorado,   
    • 59 replies
    • 709 views

  23. Hurricane Dorian reveals cannonballs on beach

    Civil War cannonballs found on beach after Hurricane Dorian
    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 102 views

  24. 'Grave of king Conn O'Neill' up for sale

    in East Belfast
    By Eldorado,   
    • 15 replies
    • 156 views

  25. How cranium of oldest human ancestor looked

    What the cranium of oldest human ancestor would have looked like
    By Still Waters,   
    • 1 reply
    • 83 views