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Prehistoric ‘Hell Ant’ Found Frozen Inside Amber Fossil Devouring Its Prey

Prehistoric ‘Hell Ant’ Found Frozen Inside Amber Fossil Devouring Its Prey

While "hell ants" have been found in amber fossils before, this is the first time humans have seen how these extinct insects fed.
This Ancient Egyptian Map To The Underworld Is The Oldest Illustrated Book Ever Found

This Ancient Egyptian Map To The Underworld Is The Oldest Illustrated Book Ever Found

The book contained incantations for the deceased so that she could ward off evil spirits and demons in her journey toward the underworld.
Cold War-Era Uranium Mining Is Causing Widespread Cancer In Navajo Women And Newborns

Cold War-Era Uranium Mining Is Causing Widespread Cancer In Navajo Women And Newborns

"The government is so unjust with us... The government doesn't recognize that we built their freedom."
Scientists Discover Ancient Siberian Population That Is The Ancestors Of Modern Native Americans

Scientists Discover Ancient Siberian Population That Is The Ancestors Of Modern Native Americans

These DNA results have changed the way scientists are thinking about the migratory patterns of ancient populations.
Scientists Grow Trees From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Found In Dead Sea Scroll Caves

Scientists Grow Trees From 2,000-Year-Old Seeds Found In Dead Sea Scroll Caves

The newly grown date palm trees — named Adam, Hannah, Uriel, Boaz, Jonah, and Judith — sprouted from ancient seeds sourced from historical sites in Israel.
Remarkable 2,200-Year-Old Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Horses, Chariot, And Shield Unearthed In Yorkshire

Remarkable 2,200-Year-Old Celtic Warrior Grave Complete With Horses, Chariot, And Shield Unearthed In Yorkshire

The grave itself was unearthed a year ago, but the discovery of the shield is so rare that it's been deemed one of the most significant finds of its kind in 1,000 years.
Fortingall Yew Is The Oldest Known Tree In The United Kingdom — And It’s At Risk Because Of Overtourism

Fortingall Yew Is The Oldest Known Tree In The United Kingdom — And It’s At Risk Because Of Overtourism

The Fortingall Yew may have been growing when the Pyramids and Stonehenge were being built.
Reindeer Herders In Siberia Stumble Upon Ice Age Cave Bear With Its Organs Intact

Reindeer Herders In Siberia Stumble Upon Ice Age Cave Bear With Its Organs Intact

Before this discovery, only the bones of cave bears had been found.
This Fossilized Beetle May Have Been One Of The First Insects To Pollinate Plants — 99 Million Years Ago

This Fossilized Beetle May Have Been One Of The First Insects To Pollinate Plants — 99 Million Years Ago

"This specimen perfectly illustrates the cooperative evolution of plants and animals during this time period."
New Study Reveals That Ancient Romans Had ‘Toy Dogs’ Over 2,000 Years Ago

New Study Reveals That Ancient Romans Had ‘Toy Dogs’ Over 2,000 Years Ago

Canine remains found in Spain suggests that pet "toy dogs" date back to ancient Rome.
Archaeologist Says He Found The ‘Face Of God’ While Examining 3,000-Year-Old Artifacts

Archaeologist Says He Found The ‘Face Of God’ While Examining 3,000-Year-Old Artifacts

Several head figurines and other artifacts were found among different sites where the ancient Kingdom of Judah once stood.