Latest Historical Discoveries: February 2023

Hottest finds from the world of history and archaeology

Welcome to another edition of the Historia newsletter! Today we’ll be looking at the hottest historical and archaeological finds from February 2023.

But first, we’ll talk a bit about the most well-known event across the globe (well almost) in Feb: Valentine’s Day.

My story on the Bloody Origins of Valentine’s Day, was selected by Medium as one of the staff picks for Valentine’s Day reads. If you are interested, you can check out the story here.

Without further delay, let’s dive into the most exciting finds of the previous month.

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite discovery at the end of this newsletter.

Neanderthals Outwitted Giant Prehistoric Elephants in Epic Hunts 125,000 Years Ago

Neanderthals hunting Giant Elephants. Image source: Science.Org

A study published in Science Advances suggests that Neanderthals were skilled hunters who targeted enormous prehistoric elephants for their meat, fat, and brains. Archaeologists uncovered over 3,100 elephant remains at a site near Halle, …