Scientists find ‘missing link’ animal that sparked rise of dinosaurs as they discover oldest-ever fossil
One of the oldest fossils ever discovered might finally unravel the mystery of how ordinary lizards evolved into dinosaurs. Paleontologists identified a 237-million-year-old, four-legged, new reptile species…
Shocking images reveal what smoking does to your BONES as scientists discover cigarettes change their molecular make-up FOREVER
From lung cancer to heart disease and chronic bronchitis, it’s fair to say the effects of smoking cigarettes are well documented. But a new study warns that the risky habit…
Alien life could be lurking on Mars, NASA says
A NASA-led study has revealed that alien life could be hiding beneath the icy layers of Mars. Scientists suggested that the Red Planet’s ancient ice packs may have long acted…
‘Special’ ancient tomb filled with golden treasures, sacrificial victims uncovered by archaeologists
Panamanian archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,200-year-old tomb filled with golden treasures and victims of human sacrifice. The Ministry of Culture of Panama (MiCultura) published a Spanish-language press release about…
640-year-old castle with moat found under H๏τel in France: ‘Remarkably preserved’
Archaeologists recently announced the discovery of a 14th century castle – complete with a moat – under a H๏τel in Vannes, France. The castle, which has been identified as…
Aged like fine wine: Hundreds of ancient mammoth bones unearthed in Austrian wine cellar
Hundreds of ancient mammoth bones have been uncovered beneath an Austrian wine cellar in what experts dubbed an “archaeological sensation.” Andreas Pernerstorfer, of Gobelsburg, was renovating his wine cellar…
Long-lost shipwreck with bounty thought to be worth billions suspiciously locked away as ‘protected’ area: ‘The biggest treasure in the history of humanity’
A long-lost shipwreck with stash of gold on board thought to be worth billions of dollars has been suspiciously locked away in the name of “protecting heritage.”…
‘Monumental’ 3,000-year-old discovery with biblical origins found under parking lot
It’s a new testament to modern technology. Archeologists in Israel discovered a biblically significant moat that divided Jerusalem into two parts hidden beneath a parking lot in the City…
Skeletons of man, woman clutching coins found in ‘invaluable’ discovery at Pompeii site
It’s a bone-chilling discovery. Archeologists at Pompeii have recovered well-preserved skeletal remains of a man and woman who died clutching treasures of the time. The woman was…
‘Hugely rare discovery’ at ‘Indiana Jones’ filming site: 2,000-year-old tomb with 12 skeletons and Holy Grail chalice
There’s long been speculation of underground chambers below the monument known as the Khaznah, or the Treasury, in the ancient city of Petra, Jordan — and now…