In a quest to unravel the secrets of Italy's past, scientists have turned to an unlikely source – a collection of 500-year-old pressed flowers. Preserved by naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi between 1551 and 1586, these delicate specimens, originating from the hillsides of Bologna, have provided a unique window into the ecological shifts that have transpired over the centuries. … [Read more...] about 500-year-old pressed flowers reveal disheartening secrets to team of scientists: ‘These increases are frightening’
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Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Reveal Thousands Of Ancient Mayan Structures
Hidden beneath the dense foliage of Guatemala's Petén rainforest lies an ancient city untouched by human hands for over a millennium. In its prime, this city thrived as the bustling heart of a vast Mesoamerican empire, home to millions of people who constructed an intricate and sprawling civilization. Now, in a groundbreaking archaeological feat, a team of international … [Read more...] about Jungle-Penetrating Lasers Reveal Thousands Of Ancient Mayan Structures
Bulldog puppy ‘saves owner’s life’ by chewing his toe to the bone – hospital scans reveal the unthinkable
It’s not uncommon for dog owners – particularly those who have puppies – to come home to find furniture gnawed on, shoes chewed, and cupboards seemingly ransacked. In fact, it’s rather common. Any experienced dog owner will know that turning a blind eye for a second can result in rather disastrous consequences. After all, puppies are no different from human toddlers in their … [Read more...] about Bulldog puppy ‘saves owner’s life’ by chewing his toe to the bone – hospital scans reveal the unthinkable
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
Guts Reveal the Last Meal of an Amazingly Preserved Bog Body from 2,400 Years Ago
A very unhappy man was slaughtered, maybe as a human sacrifice, and abandoned in a Danish swamp around 2,400 years ago. For our benefit, his peculiar manner of passing away meant that his remains was naturally mummified and preserved in astonishing shape, giving us distinct insights into his look and way of life. In a recent study, which was published in the journal Antiquity, … [Read more...] about Guts Reveal the Last Meal of an Amazingly Preserved Bog Body from 2,400 Years Ago