It is confirmed that humans extinguished the 'hobbits' and the finding changes what was known about prehistory
New findings suggest that the extinct species Homo floresiensis, known colloquially as 'hobbits', were extinguished by early humans, altering current understandings of prehistory.
Prehistoric Signs: Computer Science of the Paleolithic
The article discusses how markings found on Ice Age carvings could encode information comparable to that of early cuneiform, suggesting sophisticated information storage methods in Paleolithic times.
Predecessor to a written language already in the Stone Age
German researchers have found evidence suggesting that a precursor to written language existed 40,000 years ago, coinciding with the arrival of Homo sapiens in Europe.
Skiing Prehistory in the Jizera Mountains. Children Got Lost in the Snow, the Lift Carried Barrels of Beer
The article discusses a nostalgic look into skiing in the Jizera Mountains, reflecting on both the joys and challenges that children faced in the snow during past ski seasons.
Dried Plum? The Unique Prehistoric Oak Trunk is the New Star of the Třinec Museum
The Třinec Museum has unveiled a unique prehistoric oak trunk that is drawing significant attention.
When Heidenstam Wanted to Write a Swedish 'Prehistory' the Viking Fit Perfectly
The article discusses the ongoing conversation about Sweden's image, with input from contemporary playwrights reflecting on national identity as the election year of 2026 approaches.
Discovery on the Egyptian Sinai: A rock art site is 10,000 years old
Archaeologists discovered a 10,000-year-old rock art site on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, revealing diverse engravings and paintings that showcase artistic development from prehistory to the Islamic period.
The Must-See Place in Patagonia That Prehistoric Animal Fans Must Know
The new natural history space in San Martín de los Andes features interactive panels and a chance to encounter replicas of prehistoric creatures like the megatherium.
The fire that consumed a woman in Malawi 9,500 years ago opens a new interpretation of death in prehistory
A 9,500-year-old fire incident in Malawi provides new insights into prehistoric death practices.
They Lay in the Museum for Many Years. Scientists Solved the Mystery of Ancient Arrowheads
Researchers from Stockholm University, Linnaeus University, and the University of Johannesburg have identified toxins on ancient arrowheads dating back approximately 60,000 years, shedding light on the use of poisoned arrows by prehistoric hunter-gatherers.
'Night', the dark and anticlerical prehistory of the grotesque
The Teatro Español is premiering a theatrical adaptation of Alejandro Sawa's novel, which inspired Valle-Inclán's character Max Estrella in 'Luces de bohemia'.