By re-dating giant ground sloth remains found in the Pampas region, evidence is provided that humans hunted this animal at the end of the Pleistocene
A mass sacrifice at the Huanchaquito-Las Llamas (a 15th century archaeological site in Peru) saw the ritual killing of over 140 children and over 200 llamas
Scientists largely agree that an asteroid impact, possibly coupled with intense volcanic activity, wiped out the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period 66 million years ago
4.5 million-year old fossil of the human ancestor Ardipithecus ramidus shows evidence of greater reliance on bipedalism than previously suggested
Clam gardens, ancient Indigenous food security systems located along B.C.’s coast, date back at least 3,500 years–almost 2,000 years older than previously thought
Washington State University archaeologists have discovered the oldest tattoo tool in western North America, with residue staining from tattoo pigments
The discovery of four foxes and a large number of dogs at the Can Roqueta (Barcelona) and Minferri (Lleida) sites stands out among the many examples of tombs in different parts of the north-eastern peninsula
