A palaeontologist works on excavation of bones and fossils that belonged to a newly discovered species of pterosaurs, Thanatosdrakon Amaru, in Aguada del Padrillo, Mendoza, Argentina August 9, 2012. Picture taken August 9, 2012. Leonardo Ortiz David – …

The megalodon was one of the most ferocious predators to have ever lived on Earth, having ruled the seas 23 million years ago. But despite being 52ft long and weighing a whopping 61 tonnes, it is known only from fragmentary remains, such as its teeth. …

A 700-year-old, well-preserved ship found at a construction site in the Estonian capital Tallinn on the shores of the Baltic Sea is hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries in Europe this year. The ship was found five feet (1.5 meters) …

Anyone a fan of ‘How To Train Your Dragon’? We know, totally random, but the main dragon was named Toothless. Just like him, we a unique species of ‘toothless’ dinosaurs that are 110 million years old in Australia have been found. A fossil of a rare and …

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In ancient Egypt, one of the most distinctive and fashionable garments was the bead-net dress. This exquisite dress was a testament to the Egyptians’ skill in craftsmanship and their love for elaborate attire. The bead-net dress was typically made from …

The golden throne of Tutankhamun is a unique work of art. The luxurious armchair is distinguished by the complexity of its technique and an abundance of details. Its colors haven’t…

Genetic information from an ancient human relative has been extracted, making it the oldest such data recovered to date. This remarkable discovery involved analyzing protein sequences from several Paranthropus robustus tooth fossils found in a South African …

Unveiling the Enchanting Bronze Head of Medusa from Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli, Italy! Villa Hadriana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising the ruins and archaeological remains of a large villa complex…