A documentary is asking how the first people reached North America. Was it through the "ice-free corridor" between massive glaciers as previously believed, or did they travel on boats to settle near California?

'Vanished world' near California could overturn a theory about ancient humans in North America

Scientists are sure that the tiny ancient humans went extinct 50,000 years ago. However, one of them believes that there is a chance that they have continued to live away from civilisation. They were nicknamed hobbits because of their small stature.  

Hobbit-like creature that went extinct 50,000 years ago could still be alive, scientist claims

Ardi is a female skeleton that lived over 4 million years ago and could be the key to understanding how and when early humans started walking on two legs. Scientists are studying a bone in her foot, which can unravel the mystery of human walking.

4.4-million-year-old half human, half ape skeleton holds clues to mystery of humans walking on land

Nearly 1,500 years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions started, which shrouded Earth, leading to a darkness that didn't lift for decades. It set the stage for cooler summers, the plague and an agricultural crisis that swamped the world.

Worst year to be alive: When skies darkened in the Dark Ages as volcanoes kept erupting

A Mayan city hidden in a jungle for 1,000 years, with temples still intact and readable texts, has been discovered in Mexico. Scientists took a tough journey to reach this point and were surprised to see that the monuments remained untouched all these years. 

Pristine Mayan city discovered inside Mexican jungle was hidden for 1,000 years

Droughts have typically been known to trigger migration and population decline in ancient societies. However, a study in Israel has found that humans devised methods to survive these conditions instead of retreating. 

Study in Israel shows humans stood tall in front of climate change 6,500 years ago

An analysis of the DNA of 42 prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Russia has revealed a plague strain that was extremely fatal, with the mortality rate among children particularly high. The Y. pestis strain discovered only now may have evolved around 5,700 years ago, they say.

Deadly plague strain discovered in Siberia shows it was fatal over 5,500 years ago

Estimated to be around 15 million years old, the fossil dates back to the Miocene epoch, a period known for significant biodiversity and climatic changes.

15-million-year-old fossils of Shark discovered in Odisha, date back to the Miocene epoch period

Way before early Humans knew how to make fire, they learned to control it. Previous research showed that this happened about a million years ago. But a South African cave could push this timeline back by several thousand years.

1.8 million-year-old 'fiery' discovery in South African cave could change timeline of human history

Archaeologists have found a human settlement in Spain that sits at 7,333ft and was frequented by ancient humans for 5,000 years. They likely used it for a specific purpose. However, Baishiya Karst Cave is 10,760 feet above sea level and was inhabited for over 100,000 years.

Ancient humans had a mining factory in the mountains 7,000 years ago, for 5,000 years

Archaeologists unearthed a huge tunnel in Jerusalem while excavating near the Kibbutz Ramat Rachel area to build a new neighbourhood. The structure has left them puzzled, as the makers have not left behind any clues about its purpose.

164-foot tunnel discovered in Israel leaves scientists puzzled

Humans have been adept at the technology of building artificial islands for thousands of years, a discovery in Scotland has revealed. The foundations of a crannog made 5,000 years ago show humans have been technologically advanced for several millennia.

Scientists discover prehistoric humans built artificial islands 5,000 years ago

Scientists analysed the strange trace fossils on a slab of limestone in Italy and believe that an earthquake might have startled a group of marine creatures who fled the area. The marks are their footprints, which have remained preserved for millions of years. 

1,000 identical marks on a rock in Italy are from an ancient underwater stampede. Who made them?

Scientists have discovered a tiny fingerprint on a ship that sank nearly 2,000 years ago after the occupants attacked an island in Denmark. No one knows why the island was raided, but now this fingerprint can help solve the mystery.

Tiny fingerprint can solve 2,000-year-old mystery of who attacked a Danish island

A 2,220-year-old wreck has revealed that Roman ships used a high-tech mix of pine tar and beeswax for waterproofing. Even cooler? They found pollen trapped in the tar, which is like a travel log, revealing its journey over its lifetime.  

Ancient 'GPS' found in 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck sends researchers on a time-travel trip

In France lies a stone tomb, which is biological proof of a Stone Age community that collapsed entirely. What happened to them is not known, barring speculations based on analysis of their remains. Decades later, they were replaced by a genetically different group. 

5,000-year-old mystery: Scientists discover Stone Age apocalypse in tomb of two peoples

The Colorado River's relationship with the Grand Canyon started very late in its lifetime. While it is at least 11 million years old, it entered the canyon only about 5-6 million years ago. Scientists have finally found where it was all this time.

Major North American river was missing for 5mn years. Scientists just solved the mystery of its disappearance

Mexico shooting carried out at the site of the Teotihuacano civilisation was done by a gunman who was there to “sacrifice” humans, a practice carried out by the natives 1,500 to 2,000 years ago. The shooter is also said to be obsessed with Hitler.

Gunman at Mexican temple screamed, 'I’ll sacrifice you', in bloody echo of pyramid's dark past of human killings

Mohenjo-Daro, a prosperous city of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, is much older than earlier estimates. A fresh discovery pushes the time of its birth back by several years. Archaeologists found this evidence at the base of the western wall.

Mohenjo-Daro, ancient city of Indus Valley Civilisation, is much older than previous estimates

Archaeologists found a gold treasure under the longest and oldest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand. There are three artefacts, and one of them is believed to be the Hindu God Brahma. The discovery was made at the Wat Thammachak Sema Ram temple complex.

Hindu God Brahma seen on artefact discovered in gold treasure under reclining Buddha statue in Thailand

Spring Equinox 2026: The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram stands as a testament to the architectural marvel of ancient times. On the equinox, the sun descends, peeking through the five windows of the tower every five minutes.

Spring Equinox: Indian temple where sun peeks through 5 windows every 5 minutes twice a year

Nubian King Qashqash was considered a fictional ruler from Africa since there were barely any records to show that he was a real person. But archaeologists have now come across written proof that shows he was not a mythical figure. 

Mythical African king is proved real as archaeologists dig up an order he wrote 500 years ago

The Roman military camp survived for over 2,000 years, and no one even knew that it existed all this time. Archaeologists studying Roman history in Switzerland were surprised that they had fortified a region so high above the ground. 

Archaeologists find unexpected structure hiding for 2,000 years 7,000 feet high in Swiss Alps

A man from South India visited Egypt 2,000 years ago and scribbled on several tombs, with the clear intention of leaving his mark. He climbed high and left his mark in some places several feet up. Archaeologists found some inscriptions in Sanskrit as well.

'Cikai Korran came here': 2,000 years ago, Indian man scribbled his name in Tamil on Egyptian tombs

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'Vanished world' near California could overturn a theory about ancient humans in North America

Hobbit-like creature that went extinct 50,000 years ago could still be alive

4.4-million-year-old skeleton holds clues to mystery of humans walking on land

Worst year for humans saw volcanic material spread across the globe

Pristine Mayan city discovered inside Mexican jungle was hidden for 1,000 years

Study in Israel shows humans fought climate change 6,500 years ago

Deadly plague strain discovered in Russia changes major belief about the disease

15-million-year-old fossils of Shark discovered in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

1.8mn-year-old discovery in South Africa could change timeline of human history

Ancient humans were mining mountains 7,000 years ago, for 5,000 years

164-foot tunnel discovered in Jerusalem leaves scientists puzzled

Scientists discover prehistoric humans built artificial islands 5,000 years ago

1,000 identical marks on a rock in Italy are from an ancient underwater stampede

Tiny fingerprint can solve 2,000-year-old mystery of who attacked a Danish island

Ancient 'GPS' in 2,200-year-old shipwreck sends researchers on time-travel trip

Scientists discover Stone Age apocalypse in tomb of two peoples

Major river was missing for 5mn years. Scientists just solved the mystery

Mexican temple gunman screamed, 'I’ll sacrifice you', in echo of pyramid's past

Mohenjo-Daro is much older than previous estimates, a new evidence shows

Hindu God Brahma seen on artefact discovered under Buddha statue in Thailand

Indian temple where sun peeks through 5 windows every 5 minutes on equinox

Mythical African king is proved real as archaeologists dig up his order

Researchers find unexpected structure 7,000 feet high in Swiss Alps

'Cikai Korran came here': 2,000yr-old Tamil graffiti found at 8 Egyptian tomb