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About 215 million years ago, a crocodile that resembled a greyhound dog thrived on Earth.
A 215 million-year-old fossil discovered in England almost 60 years ago has shown a swift, land-running ancestor of crocodiles. By demonstrating that these hunters were already separating into several running methods prior to the end-Triassic die-off, that animal modifies early croc evolution.
By Francis Damiabout 4 hours ago in History
A particularly terrible death is suggested by what researchers just found in the skeleton of a Palaeolithic adolescent buried 28,000 years ago.
According to a recent research, a Palaeolithic youth who was buried around 28,000 years ago perished after being violently attacked by a huge animal that tore through his shoulder and face. One of the most well-known prehistoric burials is reframed by that conclusion as concrete proof of predator assault and a protracted, delayed death.
By Francis Damiabout 5 hours ago in History
Archaeologists are fascinated by a gruesome tale told by a 5,000-year-old rock carving in the Sinai.
In the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, researchers have discovered a 5,000-year-old rock carving depicting an Egyptian victor standing over a guy who is chained and has already been pierced by an arrow. The discovery recasts one of Egypt's initial incursions onto the peninsula as a copper-related conquest war.
By Francis Damiabout 5 hours ago in History
The Kid Who Ruled 33% of the World
In 1908, a mysterious Imperial procession moved through the night toward a red-gated mansion in Beijing. Their mission was to collect a two-year-old boy named Puyi. The toddler, terrified by the strangers, hid in a cupboard and screamed as servants pulled him away from his home. He was being taken to the Forbidden City to become the Xuantong Emperor, the next ruler of the Qing Dynasty. At an age when most children are learning to speak, Puyi was transformed into a living god, presiding over nearly one-third of the world’s population.
By Edge Wordsa day ago in History
The 13-Years Investigation Into Flight 103
In a few seconds, a bomb will explode. On board, everyone will die. On the ground, many more will perish as debris rains from the sky, tearing through the small Scottish town of Lockerbie. What follows will be one of the largest and most complex crime scenes in history, a terrorist attack that spans continents and remains unresolved nearly forty years later.
By Edge Words2 days ago in History
Discovered Beneath Frankfurt, a Buried Roman Sanctuary Hints to Startling Rituals
Rare hints concerning ancient rites, including potential human sacrifice, have been found in a secret Roman sanctuary beneath Frankfurt. An multinational team of scientists is now rushing to discover how this enigmatic, multi-god cult complex functioned on the empire's northern boundary after securing significant financing.
By Francis Dami2 days ago in History
Does a Novel Method Support Jesus' Resurrection?
The long-running controversy over Jesus Christ's resurrection has been heightened by a recent report that asserts that historical evidence clearly confirms the biblical stories of an empty tomb and appearances after the crucifixion.
By Francis Dami2 days ago in History
30 Greek philosopher Empedocles's Lost Verses Discovered in a Cairo Papyrus
A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment kept in Cairo contains thirty previously unpublished lines that scholars have discovered, bringing the ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles back into the public eye. The artefact, P.Fouad 218, provides a unique and direct window into the original writings of the mysterious Acragas thinker.
By Francis Dami2 days ago in History
🔥What It Means for the World
Global Tensions Rising: Iran Rescue Mission, China & North Korea Support — What It Means for the World In today's rapidly changing world, global politics are becoming more intense and unpredictable. A recent development involving Iran, China, and North Korea has drawn worldwide attention. Reports suggest that these countries may be working together in a sensitive rescue operation involving an Iranian pilot, while the United States has issued strong warnings regarding the situation. This development highlights the growing geopolitical tension and the possibility of shifting global alliances.
By Wings of Time 3 days ago in History
