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Archaeology breakthrough ends decades of mystery as huge insight into prehistoric life uncovered
Drag marks and human footprints from 22,000 years ago were found
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ScienceScientists working in -35C dig out world's oldest ice in Antarctica
The research could help provide insights into our planet's climatic future
ScienceColossal ancient ship unearthed after 600 years and left ‘remarkably preserved’
The remarkable find was made by a team in Denmark
ScienceArchaeology breakthrough as one of ancient Egypt's largest fortresses discovered
Experts say the discovery 'adds a new layer to the understanding of the military and defensive organisation of Pharaonic Egypt'
Science'Lost chapter of human history' uncovered in mysterious 40,000-year-old symbols
Researchers said they had 'only scratched the surface' despite their breakthrough find
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Archaeologist makes startling discovery after 14 years of diving to 350-year-old shipwreck
Divers have had to battle highly tidal environment and the wreck’s location next to a busy shipping lane
Stonehenge origins revealed as new study sheds light on why megalithic structure was built
The monument served as 'a monument of unification for the peoples of Britain', researchers say
Archaeologists discover terrifying 2,500-year-old burial of woman with knife stuck in grave
The burial was part of an incredible excavation, which unearthed almost 50 graves from between 500 BC and 400 AD
Woman hailed as 'Britain's first black woman' by BBC was actually white, DNA test proves
It had previously been believed she originated from 'sub-Saharan Africa'
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Easter Island mystery solved as scientists find clues behind 'extinction event'
One potential last piece of the puzzle had gone under the radar for centuries - but scientists believe they have found it
Scientists make 'impossible' discovery at site of world's first nuclear blast
Experts say the new find should not exist on our planet
Archaeology breakthrough after lost altar at location of Jesus’s empty tomb discovered
Researchers found the altar within one of the rear corridors connecting to the middle chamber
'Interstellar object' now turns towards Nasa spacecraft in shock manouevre
The mysterious probe is set to pass by the Europa Clipper craft as soon as today
Nasa makes incredible discovery of invisible blanket that could explain why life started on Earth
One scientist claimed the field is 'as important as gravity'
Amateur fossil hunter uncovers rare fragment from the world's oldest marine crocodile
Heather Salt made the remarkable discovery while walking in Dorset