The Ishango Bone is one of the oldest known objects that may contain logical or mathematical carvings.
Through over 300,000 fossils and the identification of 266 species, including ten never-before-seen variations, scientists and experts have revealed a world that existed between 3 and 3.7 million years ago.
Diving deep into the mysteries of the past, discovery in the depths of the Black Sea unveiled a treasure trove of ancient shipwrecks, dating as far back as 2,400 years, with some ships so well-preserved that the chisel marks of the original builder could still be seen.
Approximately 2975 years ago, Pharaoh Siamun governed over Lower Egypt while the Zhou Dynasty ruled in China. Meanwhile, in Israel, Solomon awaited his succession to the throne after David. In the region that we now know as Portugal, the tribes were nearing the conclusion of the Bronze Age. Notably, in the present-day location of Odemira on the southwest coast of Portugal, an unusual and uncommon phenomenon had occurred: an extensive number of bees perished inside their cocoons, their intricate anatomical features impeccably preserved.
The human history timeline is a chronological summary of the major events and developments in human civilization. It begins with the emergence of early humans and continues through various civilizations, societies, and key milestones such as the invention of writing, the rise and fall of empires, scientific advancements, and significant cultural and political movements.
The history of Earth is a fascinating tale of constant change and evolution. Over billions of years, the planet has undergone dramatic transformations, shaped by geological forces and the emergence of life. To understand this history, scientists have developed a framework known as the geological time scale.
Paleontologists at the University of Queensland, Australia, have stumbled upon what seems to be the closest thing to the real-life dragon and it is as magnificent as it sounds.
Researchers have extracted ancient DNA from a 2,900-year-old clay brick from the palace of Neo-Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II, revealing the diversity of plant species cultivated then.
In what is believed to be the first age study of Malaysian rock art, researchers found that two anthropomorphic figures of Indigenous warriors were produced amid geopolitical tensions with the ruling class and other tribes.
A 20-story rock face in Alaska known as "The Coliseum" is covered with layers of footprints belonging to a range of dinosaurs, including a tyrannosaur.