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A cave in Israel reveals a forgotten society that lived 400,000 years ago and buried its dead- Scientists found an 8-year-old Neanderthal child in a Belgian cave, and the molar DNA found is said to be the oldest human genetic code ever sequenced, turning one hillside into a rare window on our deep past
- ‘Time Capsule’ cave found in Israel reveals secrets of human life 400,000 years ago
- Flowering plants may have recruited dinosaurs long before birds or mammals, with hundreds of fossil fruits revealing an ancient seed-spreading strategyFossil discoveries in New Mexico reveal that flowering plants were producing large, animal-attracting fruits millions of years earlier than...26 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Four-winged dinosaur: Scientists just found a four-winged dinosaur in northwestern China, and it may be the predator that left behind piles of crushed bird bonesA remarkable discovery in China has unveiled Jianchangmaensis, a new four-limbed gliding dinosaur, potentially solving a 120-million-year-o...24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Discovery of 16 human bones changed the course of history. How they survived 40,000 years ago and did climate change made them extinct?A remarkable discovery of 16 bones in Germany's Neander Valley in 1856 challenged prevailing scientific beliefs about human origins. Initia...23 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- In 1879, 8-year-old María de Sautuola looked up in a Spanish cave and saw bison painted 36,000 years ago; scientists rejected her father's claim for 23 yearsIn Altamira Cave, Spain, a young girl's innocent curiosity uncovered breathtaking Ice Age artwork. By simply glancing upwards, she illumina...18 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...18 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- How four teenagers accidentally discovered a 19,000-year-old cave filled with more than 2,000 ancient paintingsIn 1940, a dog led Marcel Ravidat to the Lascaux cave, revealing thousands of prehistoric paintings dating back 17,000-19,000 years. These ...18 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- 15-million-year-old Asura Hadda (demon bones) found in Odisha's Baripada during college field trip. Here's everything we knowAncient marine fossils, locally called 'Asura Hadda', have been found in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. These 15-million-year-old discoverie...18 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Burnt bones from Wonderwerk Cave suggest early humans used fire deep inside caves up to 1.8 million years agoBurnt animal bones discovered deep inside South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave may represent the oldest known evidence of human fire use. Dating ...17 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
- 1,986 nests, 2.29 lakh eggs, 1.91 lakh hatchlings: IFS officer shares how Tamil Nadu's Marine Elite Force is protecting an ancient journeyTamil Nadu is celebrating World Turtle Day with remarkable conservation success. A dedicated Marine Elite Force protects nesting turtles an...17 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- In 1929, a young archaeologist in China uncovered skullcap, 'Peking Man' inside a cold cave and changed human history foreverA 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved early humans live...15 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- In 1929, archaeologist Pei Wenzhong uncovered a skullcap in a cave near Beijing: Peking Man forced the world to take Asia’s deep human past seriouslyIn 1929, the unearthing of Peking Man in China dramatically altered the landscape of human evolutionary studies. This pivotal Homo erectus ...11 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- 77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a childArchaeologists in Slovakia unearthed dozens of headless human skeletons. The remains are over 7,000 years old. Skulls were carefully remove...10 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- In 1991, hikers in the Alps saw a body in melting ice and found Europe’s oldest known natural human mummy, “Ötzi the Iceman.”The year 1991 marked a pivotal moment in archaeological history when Ötzi the Iceman was uncovered in the Alps. This astonishingly preserve...08 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
- 14,400 years ago, five people and a canid entered an Italian cave using pine twigs for lightScientists have uncovered how prehistoric humans explored deep caves nearly 14,400 years ago. A group of five people and their dog navigate...08 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- Hidden beneath the Sahara, satellite scans uncovered 260 circular mass graves filled with cattle and human remains of a 6,000-year-old nomadic eliteNew discoveries in Eastern Sudan reveal a lost nomadic civilization. Archaeologists found 260 ancient cemeteries, showcasing large grave mo...06 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
- This ancient horse carved into a hill puzzled historians for centuries, and science finally has an answerA giant white horse carved into a hillside in southern England has a surprising history. The colossal chalk horse carved into an English hi...30 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
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