Prehistoric : Discovery News

Humans Tamed Horses All Over the World

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 30, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0

The wide origins of domesticated horses offers insight on how our love affair with the animal has transformed humankind. Read more

Mammals' Tusked Ancestor Roamed Tasmania

Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 09:04 AM ET | 0

Roughly the size of a cow, the plant-eating animal had two tusks and a horny beak. Read more

Early Humans Were Skilled Deep-Sea Fishermen

Posted Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:30 AM ET | 0

Humans living 40,000 years ago caught fish that are challenging to catch even today. Read more

First Teeth Grew on Outside of Body

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Nov 17, 2011 06:45 AM ET | 0

A new discovery negates the "inside-out" theory of tooth evolution. Read more

Cave Paintings: Behind the Artists: Photos

Posted Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:37 PM ET | 0

Exactly who were the Stone-Age artists whose hands painted, molded or carved prehistoric art? Here's a look at what we know about them. Read more

Prehistoric Men Scarred, Pierced, Tattooed Privates

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Nov 11, 2011 09:26 AM ET | 0

Men in prehistoric Europe manipulated their privates with body art and piercings in ritual and to just fit in. Read more

Prehistoric Whale Done in By Shark, Frozen in Time

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Nov 7, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

A 40-million-year-old shark and whale encounter is found preserved in stone. Read more

'Shieldcroc' May Be Father of All Crocodiles

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Nov 7, 2011 10:43 AM ET | 0

A prehistoric beast with a bony plate on its head lived 99 million years ago and may be the ancestor of today's crocodiles. Read more

Dino-Era Disaster: Multiple Drowned Toothy Birds

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Nov 3, 2011 05:45 PM ET | 0

Bones, eggs and eggshells are all that's left of a Transylvania Dinosaur-Era bird colony. Read more

An Ancient Art Studio Found in Cave In Africa

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Oct 13, 2011 05:23 PM ET | 0

The 100,000-year-old workshop is the earliest example of an art studio. Read more

Prehistoric Dog Found with Mammoth Bone in Mouth

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Oct 7, 2011 01:12 PM ET | 0

The dogs' brains may have been used for ritualistic purposes by humans. Read more

Prehistoric Teen Girl's Grave Found Near Henge

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Oct 6, 2011 02:31 PM ET | 0

The finding of the 17-year-old girl's grave adds more evidence that henges were linked to death rituals. Read more

Prehistoric Child Art Found in Caves

Posted Wed Oct 5, 2011 11:51 AM ET | 0

Children as young as two years used their fingers to create designs on a cave's walls and ceilings. Read more

Prehistoric Beetles Sported Hotrod Colors

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Sep 27, 2011 07:00 PM ET | 0

Many beetle fossils have color, but they are a far cry from the hotrod shades these insects once flashed. Read more

Spiky Newborn Dinosaur Found in D.C. Beltway

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Sep 19, 2011 09:23 AM ET | 0

The baby dinosaur, measuring a mere five inches, likely drowned in a stream. Read more

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