Scientists have uncovered the remains of a small, ancient predatory reptile in Brazil, shedding new light on the diversity of crocodile-like creatures that roamed the Earth before dinosaurs took center stage. The newly described species, named Parvosuchus aurelioi, lived approximately 237 million years ago during the Middle-Late Triassic period. A...

New Ancient Crocodile-Like Reptile Unearthed in Brazil

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This post contains AI-generated content or images. Throughout human history, every culture has spun and shared its own religious history. These include tales of giants, demigods, and other extraordinary beings. One of the most interesting yet controversial stories comes from the ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible, concerning the Nephilims - a culture or race of giants that are supposedly the children of an angelic male and human female.

Did Angel-Human Hybrids Breed a Race Known as Nephilim?

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When archaeologists unearthed a Bronze Age treasure trove more than 60 years ago, they thought their discovery was out-of-this-world.Little did they know how true that was.Because it turns out that parts of the hoard, known as the Treasure of Villena, were crafted from extraterrestrial metal.The ancient collection consists of 59 gold objects (including 27 bracelets and 11 bowls), plus some pieces made of silver or iron.And yet, whilst the iron may not initially seem as exciting as the gold, it is, in fact, a lot more interesting.When experts made the stunning find in a gravel pit in Alicante, Spain, back...

Metal from beyond our world found in ancient treasure trove

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Scientists used 3D imaging to reconstruct the anatomy of Cambrian trilobites discovered buried under layers of volcanic ash.

Stunning 3D images show anatomy of 500 million-year-old Cambrian trilobites entombed in volcanic ash

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Around 518 million years ago, Earth was populated by ancient worm-like creatures, one of which was a sizeable carnivorous worm recently unearthed in fossil form. Timorebestia koprii, these 'terror beasts' measured about 30 centimetres long and were formidable predators in the ancient oceans. Fossils of Timorebestia were discovered in North Greenland, and evidence suggests they preyed on bivalved arthropods known as Isoxys.

Terror Beasts of the Cambrian Seas Discovered in North Greenland

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Every move the Princess of Wales makes will be scrutinized moving forward. Kate Middleton‘s return to public life was heralded by the palace, public, and press alike. However, as she continues to battle cancer, Kate’s reappearance on the royal roster is a “double-edged sword” for Kensington Palace.

Kate Middleton Cancer Return a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ for Kensington Palace

Reader beware: The longnosed stargazer fish’s stare is about to live rent-free in your head forever. The Untamed Paths, which offers ecological excursions in Singapore, recently posted a video of a rare find from an intertidal exploration. The “uncommon and fascinating sight” of a longnosed stargazer staring up from the sand is downright bizarre.

Spotted in Singapore: This Bizarre Fish Is Our New Nightmare

Katy Perry has been blasted for her revealing display as she walks the runway at Paris Fashion Week. The pop singer, 39, has been making headlines for her recent appearances in the French capital, and her latest ones see fans raising eyebrows. Marching the Balenciaga runway earlier this week, Katy...

Katy Perry Wearing Nothing Beneath Open Coat Is ‘Disgraceful’

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Archaeologists have recently discovered a prehistoric human skeleton in the Valley of Mexico dating back at least 10,000 years, making it the oldest specimen from the region. Knewz.com has learned that the discovery was made during the construction of Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have named […]

10,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Skeleton Deemed the Oldest Specimen Discovered in Mexico

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MELANIA Trump was nowhere to be found at the 2024 Presidential Debate, adding to rumors of her and Donald’s relationship being on the decline. In a move that broke tradition, the former first lady was notably absent after Donald Trump was seen arriving alone in Atlanta, Georgia for his debate against President Joe Biden on […]

Melania Trump broke a major debate tradition while Jill Biden forced to run to comfort Joe after his cringe performance

Researchers have identified a new snake species in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Named Rhynchocalamus hejazicus, this small snake is notable for its black collar and reddish coloration, which sets it apart from its closest relatives. Additionally, a uniformly black variant of the species, known as the ‘melanistic morphotype,’ has been discovered. Rhynchocalamus hejazicus is prevalent throughout a large area, bridging the distribution gap between the Levant and the coastal regions of Yemen and Oman for the Rhynchocalamus genus.

Mysterious New Snake Species Discovered in Saudi Arabia

Death is one such thing that is fascinating, thought-provoking and frightening at the same time. People wonder if death can be explained objectively and scientifically, or when does it begin. They are interested in finding out what near-death experiences have shown so far as well. Bottom line is, either something happens, or nothing happens at all.

German Scientist Explains What Happens To Your Soul After Death

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A “man-eater” is an animal that regularly attacks and devours humans. This does not include consuming a human that the animal has killed due to feeling threatened or attacked first, scavenging from a deceased person, or attacking a person out of intense hunger. However, the last two of these scenarios may condition an animal to […]

Discover 15 Different Animals That Can, and Have Eaten Humans

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The new creature was discovered high above sea level on the Valparai Plateau in India's tropical evergreen forests - along with four more, closely related, new species

New scaly creature with long fingers and red eyes is discovered in India's 4,600-foot-tall 'high-altitude' forest

These giant freshwater crabs might just be your new Roman Empire. Archaeologists studying Trajan’s Forum, a historical Roman ruin site, in 2005, discovered an ancient crab species, Potamon fluviatile. The only freshwater crab species indigenous to Italy, researchers suspect that they’ve been around the region since ancient times — far before it was known for gelato and pasta.

Giant, ancient crabs live beneath Rome, and conservationists have their backs: 'They deserve to be saved'

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Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.The birth of the white buffalo in the wild, which fulfilled a Lakota prophecy that portends better times, was the first recorded in Yellowstone history and is a landmark event for the ecocultural recovery of bison, said park officials in confirming the birth for the first time.It is an extraordinarily rare occurrence: A white buffalo is born once in every 1 million births, or even less frequently, the park said.Whether the calf – named Wakan Gli, which...

Mystery grows after rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen for weeks after birth

Important scientific discoveries often come from the most unassuming sources. Such is the case with a modest, 6-centimeter-wide fossil of bone and teeth discovered on a Texas beach that belonged to a prehistoric large cat. Initially, this fossil might not catch the eye, looking more like a nondescript, lumpy rock...

"Ugly" fossil find reveals secrets of large prehistoric cats

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A remarkable archaeological discovery has been reported from Colorado, where explorers stumbled upon an intriguing find. Despite its apparent antiquity, the object was dark, massive, and remarkably well-preserved. Upon closer inspection, the explorers uncovered ancient tools lying adjacent to the object, but curiously, no human remains were found. Were the ancient bodies buried somewhere nearby?

Mysterious Ancient Dark Object Hidden In The Colorado Mountains – What Happened To It?

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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“Very Unusual” – Scientists Discover Bizarre Parasitic Creature Preserved in Amber

A new study uncovers ancient nematodes that fed on pseudoscorpions, captured in Baltic amber fossils. The early bird gets the worm, but as fossil research by...

“Very Unusual” – Scientists Discover Bizarre Parasitic Creature Preserved in Amber

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