Ancient animal history is extremely difficult to reconstruct, for a number of reasons. Some of the earliest creatures in existence were soft-bodied and microscopic, leaving behind very little ...

A newly identified sponge order, Vilesida, produces sterols linked to the oldest-known animal biomarkers, supporting the idea ...

Today, the Sahara Desert is one of the harshest environments in the world, with temperatures reaching a record of 136°F.

A team of international scientists led by researchers from Arizona State University found a set of strange "forgotten" teeth ...

Uncover the most random and bizarre history facts! From Roman mouthwash to animal trials, discover shocking true tales that ...

A team of researchers found evidence of footprints on a beach in Scotland. The findings were at the mercy of the beach and vanished after only a few days.

An ancient tomb dating to 600AD unearthed in southern Mexico has been hailed as the “most significant archaeological discovery in a decade” by the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The ...

Archaeology is fascinating stuff. Far from just digging around in the dust and dirt, archaeologists uncover clues about civilization’s past and make groundbreaking discoveries that can sometimes turn ...