Teeth fossils with evidence of dental lesions from Australopithecus africanus. Ian Towle March 1, 2018 Human ancestors had the same dental problems as us – even without fizzy drinks and sweets Ian Towle, Liverpool John Moores University Prehistoric humans and their predecessors may have had a very different diet but their teeth suffered in similar ways to ours.
Stonehenge. December 11, 2015 Stonehenge isn’t the only prehistoric monument that’s been moved – but it’s still unique Mike Parker Pearson, UCL Piecing together how Stonehenge came to be reveals similarities and differences with other monuments of the time.
Unless you’re a schistosomiasis parasite. Wayan Vota June 20, 2014 Prehistoric parasite egg suggests early disease spread through human technology Piers Mitchell, University of Cambridge We are used to the idea that modern technological inventions can have unforeseen consequences on health. Infamous examples include the anti-nausea drug thalidomide, which caused limb defects in unborn…
December 12, 2012 Climate change facilitated disappearance of pre-historic indigenous people The University of Queensland Climate change facilitated the disappearance of a pre-historic culture predating present-day Aboriginal inhabitants in northern…