A new study suggests that a colossal tsunami may have swept through northern Europe more than 8,000 years ago and annihilated the Stone Age inhabitants of northern Britain. Find out more about it in this article.
While the Tainiaro site was never confirmed to be a cemetery, archaeologists that examined the pits in the area argue that it should be considered a cemetery. Read to learn more.
Archaeologists initially thought that the arrow shaft dated back to the Iron Age. However, they discovered that the artifact was much older than that. Read to learn more.
Mysterious large holes were discovered in the English countryside, with up to 25 found, leaving archaeologists puzzled about their purpose. Read the article to learn more details.
The loops in Stone Age antler carvings may have served as finger grips, as experiments hurling spear-thrower projectiles at animal carcasses shed light on their purpose. Read the article to learn more.
The 8-year-old girl brought the "stone" to her teacher, who later contacted local authorities after observing ancient features on the item. Read to learn more.
Research shows how archaeological ornaments from the Stone Age were used as friendship bonds to symbolize connection. Learn more about the ancient material here.
Aided by archaeological clues from caves used as Stone Age dwellings, a new study tests ancient cave lighting solutions to better understand how early humans lived in these caverns.
Upon examining pieces of pottery from the Neolithic period reveals that the clay pots were made by at least three individuals, two of them were young males between the ages of 13 to 22.
It's no question that for better or for worse, humans have actively take a role in shaping the ecosystems they've been a part of - and a new study might've found the oldest evidence to date.