PREHISTORIC
Jurassic in Los Angeles! Earth's only green-boned dinosaur is here
Gnatalie is the only green-boned dinosaur found on the planet. One can witness the history at Los Angeles' museum.
Time Bandits: When and where can you watch the Lisa Kudrow starrer comedy | Release date & schedule
Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for its new series "Time Bandits," starring Lisa Kudrow from Friends in a prominent role. The show is scheduled to premiere later this month.
41,000-year-old Ostrich nest found in Andhra Pradesh
An ostrich nest typically spans 9-10 feet and can hold 30-40 eggs. The discovery of nearly 3,500 ostrich eggshell fragments within a 1x1.5 meter area marks the first evidence of ostriches in South India and provides crucial data on the extinction of megafauna—large animals over 40kg, such as horses, elephants, cattle, and hippopotamuses—in India around 40,000 years ago.
Best Indian History Books to Learn about Indian History (2024)
Are you looking for good Indian history books? If so, then continue reading our article where we have curated a list of the best Indian history books in India. These books are readily available on Amazon and you can place your order using the buying links shared in the article below.
Longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere has arrived. Know about summer solstice and its reason
As the Earth spins on an axis that is tilted 23.5 degrees away from vertical, the sun’s height in the sky each day changes. So, the hemispheres lean either toward or away from the sun, it depends of on the time of year. Summer solstice and winter solstice take place due to this reason.
Summer Solstice 2024: Who painted Stonehenge with orange? Know entire incident
The authorities warned thousands of people heading to Stonehenge for this year's summer solstice. About 8,000 gathered at the ancient site last year to celebrate the longest day of the year.
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Is Llandudno the safest city in Britain? What makes it so special?
Llandudno is considered to the safest town in Britain. This sea side town is known for its Victorian architecture and is known to be a laid back town.
Sun- rituals observed on summer solstice since prehistoric days, know about their significance and scientific basis
Between the summer solstice and the winter solstice, people have been observing the spring and autumn equinoxes from time immemorial. They celebrate it as a festival when sunlight and night are evenly distributed.
The biggest Cheetah roamed the earth a million years ago. Know about the animal
The biggest and heaviest Cheetah roamed the earth, a million years ago. Further, this discovery has shed light on the evolution of creatures over some time.
UK: Is Stonehenge aligned with Moon? Rare cosmic event may reveal mysterious link
Following these questions and many more mysteries, English Heritage and experts from other organizations announced their intention to study the connection between the ancient monument and a major lunar standstill, which happens every 18.6 years.
Ireland is offering free stay and a job at a picturesque island; here are the details
Great Blasket Island beckons with a dream job – caretaker duo sought for a free stay, payment, and breathtaking views. Responsibilities include running the island's cafe and managing accommodations. The position demands hard work and commitment but promises a rewarding experience amidst limited resources. Living conditions include residing above the coffee shop, sharing the main bedroom, and utilizing island amenities. The opportunity spans April to October 2024, with potential volunteers during peak months. Not the only offer - Calabria, Italy, also invites under-40s to join its community through an 'active residence income' program.
‘65’ trailer out: Adam Driver fights dinosaurs with hunting gun in prehistoric times
The first look from Sony's 65 featuring Adam Driver is out. In the first look, Adam fights carnivore dinosaurs with futuristic laser gun for survival in prehistoric times.
Are we better than our prehistoric ancestors who consumed whatever they hunted & gathered?
Reading this week that the earliest meal eaten by our ancestors-homo erectus-780,000 years ago was carp fish evokes an indescribable feeling of camaraderie, sitting in Kolkata. More so as the Gesher Benot Ya'aqov (GBY) site beside a lake in Israel has yielded only the teeth of the fish. Seeing Bengalis chomp their way through a meal of rui/ katla maachher jhol bhaat leaving nothing on their plate appears to prove ancient hominins were Bengalis too-in spirit, anyway.
Why some are afraid to have sago or tapioca pearls that come from prehistoric plants
Jains are particularly cautioned to avoid it for violating their strict rules against killing.
Clothes make the prehistoric man
The site uncovered pelt-making tools from sand fox, golden jackal and wildcat bones. And, rather surprising, a whale tooth - suggesting whales in the north African vicinity during that time.
Were Neanderthals the first artists on earth?
Neanderthals may have been closer to our species of prehistoric modern human than previously believed after cave paintings found in Spain proved they had a fondness for creating art, one of the authors of a new scientific report said. In pic: Prehistoric cave in Ardales, southern Spain,
Prehistoric Lascaux caves that were off-limits can now be explored, thanks to VR headsets
People can take a 45-min virtual tour through the 235 metre-long cave network from July 8.
The Stonehenge mystery unravels: Scientists find huge ring of ancient shafts near the monument
The site consists of at least 20 huge shafts, forming a circle more than 2 kilometres in diameter.
4 prehistoric migrations shaped India's population: Book
India's current population mix also includes many minor migrations that happened during the historical period, says the book.
Love in the time of hominins
More so as some scientists feel the hybrid teenager may not have been an oddity but representative of a hominid population with equal Neanderthal and Denisovan genes, indicating our ancestors were more open to “the other” than we are now.
Giant prehistoric shark teeth found in Australia
Canberra, Aug 9 (IANS) A group of Australian researchers discovered a set of teeth that belonged to a giant prehistoric shark from about 25 million years ago, authorities announced on Thursday.
Fossils of pre-historic human-sized penguins found
Sydney, Dec 13 (IANS) A giant species of penguins, which had the size of an adult human, inhabited New Zealand between 55 and 60 million years ago, scientific researchers revealed on Wednesday.
Prehistoric humans purposely avoided inbreeding
London, Oct 6 (IANS) Early humans who lived around 34,000 years ago recognised the dangers of inbreeding and developed social and mating networks to avoid it, new research has found.
Discover rare pre-historic art at the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are situated in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains in Madhya Pradesh.
Soccer-Mourinho feud is 'prehistoric', says Leicester's Ranieri
SOCCER-ENGLAND-MNU-LEI/RANIERI:Soccer-Mourinho feud is 'prehistoric', says Leicester's Ranieri
97 bodies found stuffed into 5,000-year-old house in China
The bodies of juveniles, young and middle-age adults were packed together in the house, smaller than a modern-day squash court, before it burnt down.
Pre-historic cave art near Agra in danger of being wiped out
The paintings, belonging to the Mesolithic (Stone Age) period, have mostly been lost to illegal stone mining and the government's disregard.
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