Pleistocene

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Culture

60,000-Year-Old Poison Arrows Discovered, Oldest Ever Found

The discovery of 60,000-year-old quartz arrowheads in South Africa with plant toxin residue is the oldest direct evidence of poisoned…

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Newswire

Dogs Were Diverse in Size and Shape Long Before Modern Breeds

Ancient dogs exhibited significant physical diversity in size and shape long before modern breeding practices, with Ice Age dogs already…

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Health

Ancient Hominins Showed Signs of Lead Poisoning 2 Million Years Ago

Evidence of lead poisoning in ancient hominins' teeth dates back nearly two million years, challenging the idea that significant exposure…

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Culture

South America’s Ancient Hunters Targeted Giant Prey

Ancient human hunters in South America showed a strong preference for hunting giant Ice Age creatures like sloths, armadillos, and…

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