MANSOURA, Egypt — In the desert sands of Egypt’s Fayum Depression, an extraordinary discovery began with an excited shout. A ...

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Archaeologist Richard Oslisly leads a dig at Youmbidi Cave in eastern Gabon where unearthed vestiges of prehistoric human activity offer insight into central Africa's ...

There’s unique, and then there’s the pangolin. These incredible creatures resemble something from prehistoric times with their protective suit of armor. However, it isn’t just how they look that sets ...

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