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Did Neanderthals Create World’s Oldest Cave Paintings?
Not only were Neanderthals smarter than experts once thought, they may have beat modern humans to cave art creation.
Archaeologists Seek Evidence of Oldest Black School
A building in Williamsburg, Virginia, might be the oldest existing structure associated with black education in the United States.
Annie Oakley’s Gun Sells at Auction
The shotgun Annie Oakley may have used while performing for Queen Victoria has fetched $143,400.
The Biggest Losers: Dinosaurs Slim Down With Lasers
New research shows that dinosaurs weighed significantly less than previous estimates.
8 Things You May Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II
As the United Kingdom celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, explore the extraordinary life and 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
A Brief History of Bloodletting
As researchers announce that bloodletting might have some benefits after all, find out more about this ancient treatment’s long history.
Roster From Ben Franklin’s Fire Department Found
Benjamin Franklin’s name appears on a newly discovered list of members of the Union Fire Department, which he founded in 1736.
Amelia Earhart’s Historic Landing, 80 Years Ago
Five years after Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 transatlantic solo flight, Amelia Earhart became the second person and first woman to accomplish the feat.
Arthritisaurus: Did Elderly Dinos Get Inflamed Joints?
Research suggests the marine reptiles known as pliosaurs got arthritis, and their dinosaur contemporaries might also have suffered from the condition.
Prehistoric French Artistes Painted Earliest Wall Art
Located in southwest France, a collapsed rock shelter might contain the oldest wall art ever discovered, a new study suggests.
Oldest Known Mayan Calendar Debunks December 2012 Myth
Archaeologists at Xultún, a Maya site in Guatemala, have discovered walls with paintings and writing, including calculations related to the Maya calendar.
Perforated Skulls From Middle Ages Found in Spain
Two skulls belonging to individuals who underwent the ancient form of surgery known as trepanation have been unearthed in Spain.
5 U.S. Presidents Who Taught School
Celebrate National Teacher Day by meeting five U.S. presidents who spent part of their early careers shaping young minds in the classroom.
