A team of researchers, composed of specialists from the University of Cape Town, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, and the University of Valencia, has made significant advances in understanding the genetic history of humans in southern Africa. Through the analysis of human remains discovered at the Oakhurst rock shelter, these scientists […]
South Africa
A Mysterious Animal in South African Rock Art May Represent a Pre-Dinosaur Extinct Species
In the rugged landscapes of South Africa, ancient rock art panels created by the San people—one of the region’s earliest inhabitants—have long intrigued researchers. Among these works is a particularly enigmatic depiction found in the “Horned Serpent” panel, which showcases various animals and cultural symbols. Painted between 1821 and 1835, this panel has been the […]
The Story of the Cullinan, the World’s Largest Diamond, whose Discovery was Anticipated by Jules Verne in his Novel ‘The Southern Star’
Jules Verne had an extraordinary visionary ability. “From the Earth to the Moon” anticipated the arrival on our satellite, while “Robur the Conqueror” prophesied Man’s conquest of the air, and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” depicted the electric submarine, among other astonishing literary prophecies. The one narrated in L’Étoile du sud (“The Southern Star” or […]
Smart cavemen wore flip-flops
Can you believe people may have been wearing shoes way back in the Stone Age? New evidence suggests that humans might have put on shoes as early as 75,000 to 150,000 years ago. This means our early human ancestors may have been smarter and more capable than we thought. The oldest shoes ever found in […]