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Latest Historical Discoveries: December 2024

Round up of the top finds of the month

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Prateek Dasgupta
Dec 27, 2024
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Welcome to the final edition of our monthly round-up, featuring the most exciting finds from history and archaeology!

As I mentioned in the last post, we’re shaking things up. This format is being replaced by weekly updates on amazing discoveries.

In today’s edition, we have many stories from prehistory, as genetic studies are changing our understanding of the past. Many established theories are being challenged, and many discarded ideas are revived.

So, let us dive in and learn about the top discoveries of the month.

As always, please vote for your favorite find at the end.

Mammoth was an integral part of the early American diet

Study reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
Artists reconstruction of the Clovis people hunting and eating mammoth. Credits: Eric Carlson, Ben Potter (UAF) and Jim Chatters (McMaster University)

Earlier this month we discussed the Gravettians, the Ice Age mammoth hunters of Eurasia who established the first permanent towns. In that story, I discussed how mammoths were a vital component of their diet since …

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