Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A genomic analysis of ancient human remains from Morocco in northwest Africa revealed that food production was introduced by Neolithic European and Levantine migrants and then adopted by local groups. A research team from Sweden, Spain and Morocco present their results in Nature on June 7th. View of the site […]

AncientPages.com – Palaeontology is the study of evolution and prehistoric life, usually preserved as fossils in rocks. It combines aspects of geology with biology and many other scientific disciplines. But a lot of palaeontology really is about rocks. For 200 years, hammers and chisels have been some of its most commonly used tools. Many giant creatures that […]

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – History has taught us people have, on certain occasions, done bizarre things. Depending on the circumstances and mental state of mind, it does happen that people sometimes freak out. In most cases, there is a logical and scientific explanation that can shed light on peoples’ perplexing behavior. Still, some instances […]

Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Some events can be so bizarre they are almost unbelievable. Some say we are dealing with an urban legend, while others are convinced the story and witnesses’ sightings are authentic. Yet, before dismissing something as impossible, one should investigate all reports made by witnesses, but that can be easier said […]

Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – New evidence for the presence of ancient lakes in some of the most arid regions of South Africa suggests that Stone Age humans may have been more widespread across the continent than previously thought. Research jointly led by the University of Leicester argues that more archaeological work in the […]