Archaeology

Terrifying prehistoric RUNNING CROCODILE could sprint on two legs to hunt dinosaurs for breakfast, footprints reveal

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Terrifying prehistoric RUNNING CROCODILE could sprint on two legs to hunt dinosaurs for breakfast, footprints reveal

SCIENTISTS believe they have discovered an ancient form of crocodile that used to run on two legs after analysing fossilised footprints. The findings from the tracks of almost one hundred footprints found in the Jinju Formation in South Korea have left researchers shocked. 6 An artist’s impression… Terrifying prehistoric RUNNING CROCODILE could sprint on two … Read more

Ancient Terracotta Warrior general unearthed at Emperor’s mausoleum in 1st discovery of its kind after 30yrs of digging

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Ancient Terracotta Warrior general unearthed at Emperor's mausoleum in 1st discovery of its kind after 30yrs of digging

DEEP in the ancient burial grounds of China’s first emperor, archaeologists made a discovery that could rewrite the story of one of the world’s most enigmatic military forces. Hidden among the famed Terracotta Army, this rare find is unlike anything seen in decades, shedding new light on the… Ancient Terracotta Warrior general unearthed at Emperor’s … Read more

Eerie Egyptian mummy who suffered agonising fate reveals terrifying ‘Black Death’ secret for the first time in millennia

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Eerie Egyptian mummy who suffered agonising fate reveals terrifying ‘Black Death’ secret for the first time in millennia

AN EERIE Egyptian mummy who died a horror death has revealed to scientists an unbelievable Black Death secret. It is believed that the 3,290-year-old embalmed remains belonged to a male who suffered horrific symptoms before dying – potentially from the bubonic plague. 2 The oldest confirmed case of… Eerie Egyptian mummy who suffered agonising fate … Read more

Incredible 47million-year-old fossil sheds new light on mystery ‘ALIEN plant’ – & it’s stranger than we first thought

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Incredible 47million-year-old fossil sheds new light on mystery ‘ALIEN plant’ - & it’s stranger than we first thought

A MIND-boggling discovery has left scientists even more puzzled about one of the most mysterious fossils ever found. A 47-million-year-old plant fossil, first unearthed in Utah’s Green River Formation decades ago, has revealed that the so-called “alien plant” is even stranger than anyone… Incredible 47million-year-old fossil sheds new light on mystery ‘ALIEN plant’ – & … Read more

The UK beauty spot that was once ‘the edge of the world’ where hippos and rhinos once roamed

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The UK beauty spot that was once 'the edge of the world' where hippos and rhinos once roamed

I CERTAINLY expected Creswell Crags to be pretty. But the big surprise is that this beauty spot on the Derbyshire-Nottinghamshire border is also pretty important. Once upon a time, this spot was essentially the edge of the world. 3 Guided tours to Robin Hood Cave run all year roundCredit: Supplied

Remains of first person from ‘year 0’ found by archaeologists in unique Roman grave – & how they know the soldier’s name

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Remains of first person from 'year 0' found by archaeologists in unique Roman grave – & how they know the soldier's name

THE remains of a man believed to be from “year 0” have been discovered inside a unique Roman grave. A clever team of archaeologists unearthed the more than 2,000-year-old find in the Netherlands and believe it could shed some light on ancient civilisation. 4 A clever team of archaeologists… Remains of first person from ‘year … Read more

Inside ancient cities of the dead where people were buried in cliff faces – with bizarre tie to Santa Claus

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Inside ancient cities of the dead where people were buried in cliff faces - with bizarre tie to Santa Claus

Inside ancient cities of the dead where people were buried in cliff faces – with bizarre tie to Santa Claus …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE giant cliffs overlooking Turkey’s turquoise coast hold secrets older than time and a bizarre link to Santa Claus. Located near Fethiye, these aren’t ordinary burial places, but the elaborate tombs … Read more

Is this Father Christmas’ coffin? Scientists unearth ‘sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus’ at ancient church

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Is this Father Christmas' coffin? Scientists unearth 'sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus' at ancient church

Is this Father Christmas’ coffin? Scientists unearth ‘sarcophagus of bishop who inspired Santa Claus’ at ancient church …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A STONE coffin believed to be that of the original ‘Santa Claus’ has been unearthed by archaeologists. The St Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey, has been an excavation site for researchers since 1989. … Read more

Mysterious 150-year-old message in a bottle unearthed at Viking graveyard reveals eerie burial secret

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Mysterious 150-year-old message in a bottle unearthed at Viking graveyard reveals eerie burial secret

Mysterious 150-year-old message in a bottle unearthed at Viking graveyard reveals eerie burial secret …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> AN ARCHAEOLOGIST has discovered a secret message in a bottle from a Viking dig site dating back to 150 years ago. The bottle was discovered at a known viking burial site in Norway and was originally buried … Read more

‘Leviathan Whale’ bigger than megalodon and 122ft Patagotitan heavier than FIVE buses – Earth’s gigantic lost creatures

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'Leviathan Whale' bigger than megalodon and 122ft Patagotitan heavier than FIVE buses – Earth's gigantic lost creatures

‘Leviathan Whale’ bigger than megalodon and 122ft Patagotitan heavier than FIVE buses – Earth’s gigantic lost creatures …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> TODAY’S mega-fauna, Earth’s largest animals, pale in comparison to the giants that used to roam the Earth. Though that is likely welcome news to most of us humans. 7 The great Leviathan Whale has … Read more