Scientists uncover traces of lethal plant toxins on Stone Age arrowheads from South Africa, pushing back the earliest evidence of poisoned arrows by tens of thousands of years. Discover the ancient hunting secrets.
Traces of lethal plant toxins found on Stone Age arrowheads in South Africa reveal the oldest direct evidence of poisoned arrows, pushing back the known history of complex hunting by tens of thousands of years.
A hillfort in County Wicklow is now the largest known prehistoric 'town' in Ireland and Britain, dating back over 3,000 years. Discover how this rewrites our history.
Consumers in 26 US states can claim part of an $87.5 million settlement from major beef processors. Check eligibility and submit your claim by June 30, 2026.
Shoppers in 26 US states can claim part of an $87.5 million settlement from major beef producers over alleged price-fixing. Check eligibility and submit your claim by June 30, 2026.
Cartoonist Becky Barnicoat offers a humorous take on prehistoric wellness tips. Discover ancient health hacks in her latest Guardian cartoon. Read the full feature.
Archaeologists discover a massive prehistoric settlement in County Wicklow, rewriting the timeline of early urban development in Northern Europe. Explore the findings.
Archaeologists discover 3,000-5,000-year-old wolf remains on a Swedish island, suggesting humans cared for wolves long before dogs were domesticated. Read the full story.
New evidence from a Swedish island cave suggests humans nurtured wolves millennia before dogs fully emerged. Discover the surprising prehistoric bond that reshapes our understanding of domestication.
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to mark the winter solstice with drumming and dance. Discover the spiritual significance of this ancient astronomical alignment.
Thousands gathered at Stonehenge to mark the winter solstice, cheering the sunrise at the ancient stone circle. A spiritual pilgrimage for many, the event signals the return of longer days.
A new study reveals a teenage boy from 6,000 years ago survived a lion attack in Bulgaria for months, highlighting early human compassion and social care. Discover the incredible story.
Archaeologists reveal a teenage boy from 6,000 years ago survived a lion mauling for months, offering profound insights into Neolithic social care and community support in ancient Bulgaria.
Archaeologists confirm a massive ring of pits near Stonehenge is Britain's largest prehistoric structure, revealing new insights into Neolithic society. Explore the discovery.
A chilling study reveals Neanderthals practised 'selective cannibalism' on female outsiders in a Belgian cave 40,000 years ago. Discover the grim details of this prehistoric survival strategy.
Ireland announces stricter immigration measures to curb population growth, including higher income thresholds and longer citizenship waiting periods. Discover the full details of the new policy.
Archaeologists discover 10,500-year-old birch tar chewed by brown-eyed teenager in Estonia, rewriting our understanding of Stone Age life through DNA analysis.
Archaeologists uncover 16 ancient canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old communal sharing system similar to modern bike rentals. Discover the fascinating story.
Scientists decode 39,000-year-old RNA from a woolly mammoth, revealing its final moments. Discover how this breakthrough reshapes our understanding of prehistoric life.
Scientists extract world's oldest RNA from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth, revealing new biological insights that could help bring extinct species back to life. Discover how this breakthrough transforms our understanding of prehistoric genetics.
Three rare Bronze and Iron Age log boats, preserved in mud for over 3,000 years, are now on public display at Flag Fen, revealing unique insights into prehistoric life and transport.
Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric site in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic gem today.
Discover the Rollright Stones, a prehistoric marvel in the Cotswolds older than Stonehenge. Plan your visit to this magical, award-winning historic site today.
Groundbreaking archaeological find in Welsh caves reveals sophisticated 15,000-year-old artwork, forcing scientists to completely reconsider the timeline of human creativity and settlement in Britain.
Groundbreaking research reveals how ancient giraffe ancestors developed their extraordinary neck length through intense evolutionary combat, not just for feeding advantage.
Revolutionary archaeological research from University of Exeter uncovers evidence of UK's oldest bridge hidden within Dartmoor's mysterious stone rows, rewriting British prehistory.
Groundbreaking fossil discovery reveals Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, a smaller prehistoric predator that roamed North America millions of years before T-Rex, challenging everything we thought we knew about dinosaur evolution.
Tributes pour in for Mary McGee, the courageous Irish woman whose landmark 1973 Supreme Court case paved the way for legalising contraception in Ireland, ending decades of restrictive laws.
Scientists uncover an extraordinary fossil revealing a mosquito larva perfectly preserved in Cretaceous-era amber, offering unprecedented insights into ancient insect evolution.
Groundbreaking study confirms it wasn't the initial asteroid impact but the resulting global winter that sealed dinosaurs' fate 66 million years ago.