The Panga ya Saidi cave network in Kenya’s Rift Valley has been occupied by Homo sapiens for an astonishing 78,000 years. A new study published in the journal Nature Communications sheds light on how human culture and technology have changed over that time. The cave network is located in an ecotone, where grassland and coastal tropical forest meet. This unique spot allowed … [Read more...] about People Lived in This Cave for 78,000 Years: A Testament to Human Culture and Technology
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Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Ancient mammoth bones marked by human butchering have been found in Michigan, shedding new light on the timeline of human presence in the state. The discovery was made in 2015, when soybean farmer James Bristle found an enormous rib bone on his farm just outside Chelsea. When paleontologists from the University of Michigan came to investigate, they found the skull and bones of … [Read more...] about Ancient Mammoth Bones Found in Michigan Suggest Human Butchering and Reveal New Insights into Early History
Possible Sighting of Ancient Human Species on Flores Island Sparks Excitement Among Anthropologists
On the Indonesian island of Flores, a fascinating discovery has recently been made, suggesting that an ancient human species may have once lived there. The discovery was made by an anthropologist who was conducting research into the local culture and traditions of the island. During the course of their research, the anthropologist came across a legend that described a small, … [Read more...] about Possible Sighting of Ancient Human Species on Flores Island Sparks Excitement Among Anthropologists
Scientists Think They Have Found The Maximum Human Lifespan
The desire for eternal life has long been a subject of fascination and speculation for humans throughout history. But despite significant advancements in medicine and technology, it seems that our natural lifespan is limited after all. Recent research conducted by Dutch statisticians has put the maximum human lifespan at 115.7 years for women and 114.1 years for men, consistent … [Read more...] about Scientists Think They Have Found The Maximum Human Lifespan
Never Seen Before: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones
For the very first time, scientists have photographed a deer gnawing human remains. The deer was documented by a motion-sensitive camera at the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at Texas State University, a 10-hectare (26 acres) "body farm" where forensic scientists study how human bodies decompose in the wild. Although a big part of this is seeing how wild animals … [Read more...] about Never Seen Before: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones