The fossilized remains of a 390 million year old forest, the oldest ever discovered, have been found in the cliffs near Butlin’s holiday camp, one of Britain’s best loved holiday camps.
Tag: Europe
Adaptation of birds to human activities in the Neolithic
A new study reveals that around 14,500 to 10,500 years ago, during the transition from the last glacial period, people harvesting vegetation from the wetlands of eastern Jordan created a habitat for migrating birds.
970 meter long prehistoric megastructure found under the Baltic Sea
German scientists have discovered a wall on the Baltic Sea floor that may have been built by hunters 10.000 years ago.
Remains of Black Henbane, a hallucinogenic and poisonous plant discovered in Roman settlement
Archaeologists have discovered the first definitive evidence of the presence of a hallucinogenic and poisonous plant (Black henbane) in a Roman settlement on the borders of the present day Netherlands. It is thought to have been used in the Roman world.
Ancient adornments analyzed, nine different cultures lived in Europe during the Paleolithic period
24,000 or 34,000 years ago, ancient adornments used by people living in what is now Europe were analyzed. And it has been proven that 9 different cultures lived in the region.
Meeting hall from the legendary King Hinz found in Germany
A large Bronze Age Scandinavian meeting hall has been unearthed near the burial mound of the legendary King Hinz.
Evidence found that Neanderthals hunted cave lions
Re-analysis of a cave lion skeleton has revealed that Neanderthals may have hunted cave lions.
Seaweed regularly consumed in Europe for thousands of years
Seaweed was a common food in Europe for thousands of years, researchers have found. The study was conducted on human teeth from Spain to Lithuania.
Stone Age megalithic complex unearthed in Spain
In Spain, a Stone Age megalithic complex has been discovered in a field where avocado cultivation is planned. The variety of structures on the site makes it stand out among its peers.
The use of steel tools in Europe
Steel tools were in use in Europe centuries before they became widespread under the Roman Republic. Archaeologists were stunned by 2900 year old steel tools in Portugal.