It's well-known that hunter-gatherers in many regions of the world spent much of their time hunting marine animals. Yet many mysteries still exist about the common practice. But recently discovered ...

There’s a vibrant scene painted on the overhang of a sandstone cliff in the Koesberg mountains, central South Africa, that’s challenging local traditions of paleontology. Spanning 30-feet in all, it ...

Archaeologists discovered a rock painting of an animal from at least 200 years ago in South Africa that may match with fossils found in the area. The art depicts a horned serpent that may be a ...

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The painted rocks that were laid out on the south end of the Seabrook Public Works and Animal Control Facility were there just put a smile on people’s faces, said Leah Larson. Larson, a member of ...

Archaeologists have discovered a new style of ancient Australian rock art that features unusual depictions of human and animal figures, seemingly living in harmony. The works from this ancient art ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Scientists discovered 200-year-old rock art in South Africa depicting a tusked creature, possibly linked to the ancient horned serpent of San legend.