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In 1798, farm workers digging mud in New York accidentally pulled out the bones of an Ice Age giant that no one had ever seen beforeIn 1798, farm workers unearthed giant ancient bones in New York's Hudson Valley. This discovery of a mastodon, an Ice Age mammal, captivate...- What a Hidden Reindeer Trap Under Ice Tells Us About Ancient SurvivalA remarkable reindeer trap from Norway's early Iron Age has emerged from melting ice. This ancient system, buried for 1,500 years, reveals ...
- Why Penguins Waddle on Land but Move Like Torpedoes in WaterPenguins exhibit a comical waddle on land due to their bodies being optimized for aquatic life, with heavy bones and flipper-like wings. Th...
- Scientists discover 40 mysterious craters beneath Lake Michigan. Here's what we know so farScientists found large craters in Lake Michigan using sonar technology. The discovery was made during a mission to map the lakebed. Researc...
- Unveiling Oetzi the Iceman's ancestral connection: DNA links him to modern-day TurkeyScientists have completed an updated genome of Oetzi the Iceman, determining that the ancient hunter was mostly descended from farmers from...
- Italy covers shrinking glacier to save it from summer heat
- Ask the travel expert: Is Christmas a good time to visit Iceland?Iceland during Christmas will get you in the holiday spirit with its festive decorations, Christmas markets, carols and concerts and Icelan...
- Norway, UK and Russia: The world's must-visit winter vacationsIf you’ve had skiing on your bucket list, head to Trysilfjellet Mountain region in Norway.
- A visit to Argentina is a must for its vast rolling wine regions, snowy peaks and expansive lakesThe Argentinean capital is a gourmet’s paradise of sorts offering the best steaks in the world, delicious wines and hip cafes.
- Make the most of your aboriginal experience in CanadaEssentially, aboriginal is an umbrella term describing three of Canada’s original people: the Inuit, the Métis, and the First Nations.
- Icy tales: Hike on the Nigardsbreen glacier in Norway for a surreal experienceThis is one of the most accessible glaciers, where one can peer into the blue ice at quite close range, and everyone can join guides on wal...
- The legend behind Europe's extreme museumsAfter twice summiting Everest - with no oxygen - 71-year-old Reinhold Messner's latest legacy: Reclaimed castles and a mountaintop masterpi...
- Switzerland launches promo campaigns to woo Indian touristsIn a bid to attract more Indian tourists, Switzerland Tourism today launched promotional campaigns here.
- Arctic scientists from India interact with President Pranab MukherjeeThe president spoke to the Indian scientists working in the remote polar region via video-conference last evening from the 'Fram Museum' he...
- 'Diplomatic mail' delivered back to MEA after 46 yearsnce every week or so, the foreign ministry sent out packages containing newspapers of the week in packages designated category 'C', to its ...
- Like the bridge that defines it, lakeside Lucerne preserves its past amid its presentLucerne is defined by its bridge. It's a zigzag bridge, with beautiful old paintings and a tower-prison for cantankerous couples.
- Top 10 countries to travel to in 2010Lonely Planet has named the top 10 countries to travel to next year and they start with El Salvador, which is marked by its “ lefty lounge ...
- Unfolding the beauty of SwitzerlandSwitzerland lives up to its reputation - to the minute!
- Downhill taskTo avoid embarrassment it’s best to avoid a first-ever ski lesson in one of the skiing Meccas of the world. I mean, it’s never nice to plou...
- Swiss treatLucerne’s lovely architecture and museums is fascinating. And the desi flavour of Mount Titlis made her feel right at home!
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