May 24, 2012

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Possible New Lead in Peking Man Fossil Mystery

Peking Man Skull (replica) presented at Paleozoological Museum of China

The memories of a World War II-era Marine have renewed hopes of solving one of the greatest archaeological mysteries — the whereabouts of the lost Peking Man fossils, international scientists said.

Is This Russian Landscape the Birthplace of Native Americans?

Kazakh eagle-hunters ride through the Altay Mountains.  Photo Credit: David Edwards, National Geographic

The genetic homeland of Native Americans is a small mountainous region in southern Siberia, a new study suggests.

Ancient Sacrificer Found With Blades in Peru Tomb?

Ceramic vessels and other offerings surround the grave of the elite 14th-century executioner.  Photo credit: Carlos Wester La Torre

The tomb was found at Chotuna-Chornancap, a coastal site near the Peruvian city of Chiclayo. The site was once an important ceremonial center of the Lambayeque culture, also known as the Sicán.

The London Hammer

The London Hammer. Photo Credit: http://paleo.cc/paluxy/hammer.htm

The London Hammer, or the London Artifact as some call it, is considered to be a monumental ‘Pre-Flood’ discovery dated back millions of years. Believers point out that this hammer has not rusted since its discovery over sixty years ago.

Ten Mysterious Places on Google Earth

The Badlands Guardian

By now, most of you have either downloaded or are at least aware of Google Earth.  The program, which utilizes satellite imagery and aerial photographs to map the earth in amazing detail, can be used for a variety of reasons.  Some people use it to locate areas they have lived or traveled, while others use [...]

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Nan Madol “Venice of the Pacific”

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Radio carbon dating and archeological excavations puts Nan Madol to be as old as 200 B.C. Therefore, there is no logical explanation as to the origin of the massive hexagonal shaped stones.

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