What began as an ordinary day on the waters of Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland’s largest lake, turned into an unforgettable encounter with prehistory. Two local fishermen, while casting their nets, felt an unusual weight tugging from the depths below. Believing they had snagged a piece of driftwood, they began to haul it up — but what emerged from the water left them … [Read more...] about Fishermen Discover 10,000-Year-Old Irish Elk Skull Beneath Northern Ireland’s Largest Lake
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Archaeologists Found 115,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Where They Shouldn’t Be
In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have identified 115,000-year-old human footprints in Saudi Arabia's Nefud Desert, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the migration and behavior of early Homo sapiens. This remarkable find not only redefines our understanding of human history but also highlights the Arabian Peninsula's role as a crucial migration corridor during … [Read more...] about Archaeologists Found 115,000-Year-Old Human Footprints Where They Shouldn’t Be
A 9-year-old girl from Maryland finds a “once in a lifetime” megalodon tooth
On Christmas morning, a young, aspiring paleontologist discovered the treasure of a lifetime: a gigantic, 5-inch megalodon tooth. The amazing discovery was made on Calvert Beach by Prince Frederick, Maryland fourth-grader Molly Sampson. According to Molly, who spoke to us, her father's passion for fossils prompted her to spend years searching Maryland's beaches for shark … [Read more...] about A 9-year-old girl from Maryland finds a “once in a lifetime” megalodon tooth
180-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Fossil Discovered in UK Reservoir
A 180-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Fossil Has Been Discovered in a Reservoir in the United Kingdom In a remarkable discovery, a 180-million-year-old fossil of a sea dragon has been found in a reservoir in the United Kingdom. The fossil, which is believed to be the remains of a new species of sea dragon, was discovered by an amateur fossil hunter in the summer of 2021. The … [Read more...] about 180-Million-Year-Old Sea Dragon Fossil Discovered in UK Reservoir