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A view of one part of the Paleontology collection in the Musuem of Natural History, arranged by the addition of representative specimens from other parts of the three floors of fossils in the East Wing.

Remnants of Ancient Life review: Explore the palaeobiology revolution

11 January 2023

Dale Greenwalt's book is a gripping look at palaeobiology, a field achieving incredible insights into ancient life on Earth

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Tutankhamun’s Secrets review: Lively TV documentary spills more beans

2 November 2022

A pacy documentary reveals the latest about Tutankhamun and Howard Carter, who discovered his tomb. It also revives vivid childhood memories of my first encounter with the pharaoh, says Bethan Ackerley

Luxor, Egypt, July 12, 2022: Tomb of Tutankhamun, Luxor, Egypt

Tutankhamun and the Tomb that Changed the World is an engaging update

2 November 2022

The story of Tutankhamun and his tomb still amazes us. Palaeopathologist Bob Brier’s new book is an accessible guide to the story, but doesn’t break new ground

DEWD0X Archaeological Site of Atapuerca. Archaeological Site: Gran Dolina. World Heritage Site. Burgos. Castilla-Leon. Spain.

Life As Told By a Sapiens to a Neanderthal review: Joyful curiosity

27 July 2022

This evolution bestseller is full of ironic humour, sharp insights and affectionate acknowledgement of human flaws – and ends up as a celebration of curiosity

Ancient footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park.

Ice Age Footprints review: Ancient humans’ arrival in North America

23 May 2022

This documentary tracks the quest for the oldest human footprints in North America, and what they can tell us about when people first arrived on the continent