Venturing into the Past: Uncovering 280-Million-Year-Old Crinoid Fossils in Western Australia
Fossils are windows into the distant past, offering us glimpses of ancient creatures and the ecosystems in which they once thrived. One such fascinating example is the Jimbacrinus crinoid fossil, a well-preserved specimen from the Permian period, dating …
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The Secrets of Heracleion: Explore the History of a Lesser-Known Ancient Egyptian Wonder
What do we know about Heracleion? Heracleion, also known as Thonis, was an ancient Egyptian city located near the Canopic Mouth of the Nile River. It is believed to have been founded around the 8th century BCE and was an important port city for trade …
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The Enchanting Ancient City of Rome: Discovering “Sagalassos”
The archaeological site of Sagalassos is a very important and well-preserved settlement located in a magnificent mountain landscape, 7 km north from a village named Ağlasun (province of Burdur, south-west Turkey). Sagalassos is 1,750 meters above sea …
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Grooving Across Time: Trilobite Fossils Offers a 480-Million-Year-Old Glimpse into Prehistoric Dance
Ampyx priscus in linear formation (Moroccan Lower Ordovician Fezouata Shale). Credit: Jean Vannier, Laboratoire de Geologie de Lyon: Terre, Planètes, Environnement (CNRS / ENS de Lyon / Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1) Arthropod fossils dating back 500million …
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Revealing Ancient Egyptian Enigmas: Unexpected Insights into DNA Preservation
For centuries, the enigmatic allure of ancient Egyptian civilization has captivated scholars, archaeologists, and the general public alike. The pyramids, hieroglyphics, and, of course, the mummies have been the stuff of legends and countless Hollywood …
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Soldiers Stumble Upon Over $100 Million in Gold – 9,999 Abandoned Gold Bars Dating from World War II
Some of the most valuable treasures of all time have been discovered completely by accident. Soldiers have discovered secret hoards of cash, and gold has been found in old tanks. Divers have found shipwrecks completely by chance. The Uluburun shipwreck …
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Exploring the Terrifying History of “Hell Pigs”: One of the Ugliest and Fiercest Creatures to Have Ever Roamed the Earth
“Hell Pigs” is a great name for a band though. We’re lowkey grateful this guy is extinct. Dinosaurs might seem like the most monstrous-looking prehistoric animals, but best believe Mother Nature cooked up all sorts of other terrifying creatures. The example …
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Southern Albertan Duo Plays Key Role in Unearthing Baby Woolly Mammoth in Yukon Gold Fields
The discovery of a Baby Woolly Mammoth in the Yukon Gold Fields has taken on a remarkable dimension with the instrumental гoɩe played by two Southern Albertan men. This extгаoгdіпагу find, indicative of a prehistoric eга long obscured by time, has been …
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The Ultimate Gold Quest: Ted, Lecky, and Tyler’s Adventure Under 38°C Heat Pays Off with $15,000
On the journey of exploring the gold mining regions in the town of Kalgoorlie, we have the opportunity to accompany Ted and Lecky Marnie – a cross-functional gold mining team in this area. This time,…
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Palaeontologists Unearth Unique Dinosaur Species with ‘Blade-Like’ Spikes on the Isle of Wight, Offering a Glimpse into Prehistoric Britain
In a groundbreaking discovery on the Isle of Wight, palaeontologists have unveiled a new chapter in the ancient history of Britain with the revelation of a previously unknown species of…
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