The prehistoric paint box and its pigment was found in a palaeolithic riverside campsite. As well as the paintbox itself, archaeologists also found numerous stone tools and arrowheads - and a ring of ...

The recent discovery of a Stone Age toolkit in the Czech Republic has opened a window into the lives of prehistoric humans. Found at the Milovice IV site, ...

These weren’t clumsy rocks — they were precision tools of survival and slaughter. Stone Age weapons were savage by design, and terrifyingly effective.

Hot soup on a cold day brings warmth and comfort so simple that we don’t think too much about its origins. But its long history runs from the Stone Age and antiquity through to modernity, encompassing ...

A 2023–2024 re-examination of a small stone palette from the open-air site of Mühlheim-Dietesheim, about 16 kilometers east of Frankfurt, revealed particles of azurite, the earliest confirmed blue ...

These types of Neolithic circular ditch monuments are found throughout Central Europe, but their intended function is a mystery.

A study has revealed new insights into Stone Age life and death, showing that stone tools were just as likely to be buried with women and children as with men. The site was used for more than 5,000 ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Museums have long been a favourite pastime, whether it is a day out with the family, immersing yourself in a long-held interest or broadening your knowledge of the past. These capitals of knowledge ...

Gilda Radner is probably the most universally beloved member of the original cast. She is known for iconic characters like Roseanne Roseannadanna and Emily Litella, who frequently appeared on "Weekend ...

Gairloch Museum has submitted an application to Highland Council for permission to build the structure, which would be based on the remains of prehistoric homes excavated at Achtercairn. The project ...