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Ancient birds sported strong teeth
1-11-2013 |
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An early bird species called Sulcavis geeorum had a set of teeth evolved to support a special diet.
Ancient temple unearthed near Jerusalem
12-28-2012 | 10
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the remains of an ancient 2,750-year-old Judaean temple.
Brain-removal tool left in mummy's skull
12-15-2012 | 15
Researchers have discovered a tool used by ancient Egyptian embalmers within the skull of a mummy.
Ancient microbes discovered in icy lake
11-27-2012 | 12
Researchers have discovered microbes living in one of the most inhospitable places on Earth.
What happened to the ancient Maya ?
11-12-2012 | 14
A new study suggests that extreme weather conditions may have decimated the ancient Maya civilization.
Giant skeleton from ancient Rome discovered
11-11-2012 | 17
The first complete ancient skeleton of an individual with gigantism has been unearthed near Rome.
Skeletons found in ancient Israeli well
11-10-2012 | 11
A well dating back 8,500 years was unearthed by workers who were digging up a road in Israel.
1917 tale recounts ancient 'Skyman' legend
10-30-2012 | 42
Colonel G.E. Laidlaw recorded an intriguing tale told by the First Nations people of central Ontario.
Cat discovers ancient Roman ruins
10-20-2012 | 11
Mirko Curti found more than be bargained for after chasing his cat through the streets of his village.
What did the ancient Mayas prophecise ?
10-2-2012 | 16
Experts believe that while the Mayas did make prophecies, none of them were about the end of days.
Curiosity finds evidence of old streambed
9-29-2012 | 29
The Mars Curiosity rover has come across evidence of ancient flowing streams in several locations.
Papyrus makes reference to Jesus' wife
9-19-2012 | 159
A message inked on an ancient scrap of papyrus seems to suggest that Jesus may have been married.
Dictionary translates ancient Egyptian texts
9-19-2012 | 4
University of Chicago scholars have completed a 2000 page dictionary based on over 40 years of research.
Ancient tomb in Peru built to flood
9-10-2012 | 5
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient tomb with a basement designed to intentionally flood.
Skeleton army discovered in Denmark
8-17-2012 | 23
The remains of several hundred ancient warriors have been found in a bog in the Alken Enge wetlands.
Did humans and Neanderthals interbreed ?
8-15-2012 | 33
A new study casts doubt on the idea that our ancient ancestors would have interbred with Neanderthals.
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered
8-15-2012 | 19
A Roman trading ship from the 1st century BC has been found laden with cargo off the coast of Italy.
Severed hands discovered in ancient Egypt
8-14-2012 | 21
Archaeologists made the discovery while excavating a palace in the ancient Egyptian city of Avaris.
Ancient Americans consumed 'vomit drink'
8-8-2012 | 11
A special type of caffeinated drink made from holly leaves was all the rage one thousand years ago.
Traces of 2,500-year-old chocolate found
8-4-2012 | 8
A plate found in the Yucatan peninsula appears to show traces of ancient chocolate residue.
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