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Neanderthals were not ‘hypercarnivores’ and feasted on maggots, scientists say

Researchers believe humans’ closest relatives may have stored meat from their kills for months before eating it

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

'Ultimate adventure story': Submerged stone circles reveal perilous migration of prehistoric people to far northern Scotland 11,000 years ago

Stone tools and stone circles discovered in coastal Scotland show that prehistoric people settled farther north than anyone previously believed.

LiveScience · May 13, 2025

Mystery stone circle reveals ‘ultimate adventure story’ of human presence in Europe

Early humans likely chose the site due to its good access to coastal and riverine resources

The Independent UK · May 12, 2025

Early Europeans Were Dining On Seaweed 3,000 Years Before It Became A Trendy Superfood

New research suggests our ancestors were ahead of the curve in consuming seaweed and freshwater plants.

Zenger · Oct 17, 2023

Seaweed was common food in Europe for thousands of years, researchers find

Study discovers telltale signs on human teeth from Spain to Lithuania, spanning period from 6400 BC to 12th century AD

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023

Our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants, study suggests

The researchers hope their study will highlight the potential for including more seaweeds and other local freshwater plants in our diets today.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Strictly stars sadly no longer with us as series 20 final approaches

While fans love the dancing, a large part of Strictly's charm is the investment of the personal lives of those involved and seeing them grow and develop...

Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022

Strictly Come Dancing stars who have sadly passed on since filming ended

As of 2022, there have been more than 200 celebs take part in the hit programme since it first began back in 2004

Nottingham Post · Dec 5, 2022

Strictly Come Dancing contestants who are no longer with us

There have been over 200 contestants since Strictly started, but sadly, some stars are no longer with us

Liverpool Echo · Dec 3, 2022

Bill Turnbull's Strictly partner breaks down in tears as she reads final text from star

Bill Turnbull's Strictly Come Dancing partner Karen Hardy remembered the star in an emotional on air tribute on BBC Breakfast this morning, as she broke down over his final text

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022