Family Recipes Through the Ages: Neanderthals’ Culinary Secrets Revealed It turns out, Neanderthals likely had something akin to “family recipes.” Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Haifa have uncovered fascinating information about our ancient human relatives’ culinary habits. The study reveals that Neanderthals not only cooked animals for consumption but […]
125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ reveals Neanderthals crushed bones for precious protein
125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ reveals Neanderthals crushed bones for precious protein A recent excavation at the Neumark-Nord 2 site in central Germany has witnessed stunning revelations about the dietary habits of Neanderthals. The discovery of a 125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ sheds light on how these ancient hominins processed bones to extract valuable nutrients, challenging previous assumptions about […]
Megalodon’s secret menu: Biggest-ever sea predator ate more than just whales
Megalodon’s Secret Menu: Biggest-Ever Sea Predator Ate More Than Just Whales For decades, scientists assumed that Otodus megalodon—the largest predatory fish in Earth’s history—fed almost exclusively on whales. However, recent discoveries have shed light on the megalodon’s diverse diet, indicating that this ancient sea creature had a more varied menu than previously believed. The megalodon, […]