Permafrost isn't what it used to be, folks. The perennially frozen ground of the extreme Northern Hemisphere seems to be softening up at a rate we …
Peat Bogs Are Freakishly Good at Preserving Human Remains
What makes these spongy, waterlogged areas of decaying plant matter so perfect at preservation? Read about how peat bogs and other environmental conditions can preserve human and non-human remains.
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Among paleontologists, the feather is a sticky subject. General opinion holds that birds, and their flight-ready feathers, evolved from feathered, …
Bogs are monuments to death; they're created by generations of dead, buried plants. They're also havens for mummies. Artifacts buried beneath bogs — …
The lowly fruitcake, rich in candied fruit, nuts and spices, and heavy with rum and brandy, has become a much-maligned confection that doubles as a …
The polar continent of Antarctica is a fascinating place. It's captivated human imagination for centuries, and though modern scientists and tourists …