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DNA from prehistoric and modern-day people suggests that humans interbred with Neanderthals 47,000 years ago for a period lasting 6,800 years.

Neanderthals and humans interbred 47,000 years ago for nearly 7,000 years, research suggests

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Lions are known as the king of the jungle, but they’re not meaningless figureheads. They earned that title by being some of the most dangerous apex predators on the planet. For the most part, humans have lost their respect for these large mammals, though. Our superior technology combined with lower numbers of lions in the […]

The Deadliest Lion Attacks in Human History

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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?

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

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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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The ancient city of Swenett, now Aswan, thrived between 6 B.C. and 9 A.D.

Archaeologists Discover ‘City of the Dead’ With 1,000s of Mummies

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

History is full of surprising twists and turns that often go unnoticed. Did you know Cleopatra lived closer in time to the moon landing than to the construction of the Great Pyramid? Or that Napoleon was once attacked by a horde of bunnies? These quirky tidbits not only make history more engaging but also provide a fresh perspective on well-known events. From ancient civilizations to modern times, countless lesser-known facts can spark curiosity and deepen our understanding of the past. Get ready to be amazed by 20 of the best little-known history facts that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew!

20 Best Little Known History Facts

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For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any interaction between consenting people or groups of people. In politics, business and war, as well as human relationships, Aphrodite embodied the natural force, mixis, which translates into connections or dealings between persons or groups. It helped things to work smoothly in ancient society.

Aphrodite signified more than beauty – five other realms in which the Greek goddess also reigned

San Diego, CA

The San Diego Zoo excitedly welcomed an adorable baby Baird’s tapir this month—bolstering an endangered species that faces multiple challenges in the wild. The female calf and her mother named Luna can now be seen bonding at the zoo’s elephant compound, sharing space with the capybaras. Tapir...

Endangered Baird’s Tapir Calf Born at San Diego Zoo Delights Visitors (LOOK)

Fort Worth, TX

In Fort Worth, a derelict litter of puppies was rescued by police officers from roasting in the heat of a 100-degree day. Left by their previous owner closed in a carrier without water, they were fortunate enough to be found by a good Samaritan who called the authorities. Tarrant County police and animal control arrived to take custody and get some fluids into the pups.

Eight Puppies Abandoned in Sweltering Texas Heat Rescued by Deputies and Ready for New Homes

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Each carcass was so big families would have needed to stay in the same place for months to consume it all.

This Is How Neanderthals Managed To Take Down Giant Elephants 125,000 Years Ago

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A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

Interesting Engineering

The popular idea that a dinosaur fossil inspired or influenced the griffin has just been challenged by paleontology.

30-year-old myth linking griffin legends to dinosaur bones debunked

Newark, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Mastodon and woolly mammoth sound like the names of gigantic beasts. But they weren’t dinosaur-sized. Instead, mastodons and mammoths were closer to the size of ordinary elephants. Their shared size made it easier to survive harsh, cold environments. But the way they chose to survive was very different. Read on as we unveil the differences […]

Woolly Mammoth vs Mastodon: What are the Key Differences?

Ivory and bone were so prized the site became a factory where they were transported and carved for centuries.

A Siberian Graveyard Reveals 800 Years Of Human-Mammoth Interactions

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Recent findings at the Shiyu site in northeastern China challenge previous notions of human migration history. Analysis of artefacts dating back 45,000 years suggests Homo sapiens were established in Eastern Asia earlier than previously thought, prompting a reevaluation of cultural interpretations.

New Findings in China Reveal Advanced Early Human Culture 45,000 Years Ago

Gold jewellery, arrowheads and a bronze mirror dating back 2,000 years have been unearthed in southern Kazakhstan.Experts believe the bulk of the stunning treasure was made at the time of the Kangju state – a little-known political entity that ruled the region between the fifth century BC and the fourth century AD.A team from Kazakhstan's Ozbekali Zhanibekov University and local government archaeologists discovered the glittering haul in a burial mound in Turkistan's Ordabasinsky district.According to a translated statement, they confirmed that two other mounds on the same site had been looted in ancient times. Luckily for them, however, the thieves...

Archaeologists unearth stunning gold jewellery from mysterious ancient culture

Quote of the Day: “Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom. With a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?

“Education is the movement from darkness to light.” – Allan Bloom

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South African Researchers Test Use of Nuclear Technology to Curb Rhino Poaching

In South Africa, biologists and scientists have developed a novel way of disincentivizing poaching that will allow rhinos to keep hold of their horns. Previously it...

South African Researchers Test Use of Nuclear Technology to Curb Rhino Poaching

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