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prehistoric

[pree-hi-stawr-ik, -stor-, pree-i-] / ˌpri hɪˈstɔr ɪk, -ˈstɒr-, ˌpri ɪ- /


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To understand what happened within these prehistoric communities, the researchers combined genetic evidence with archaeology and radiocarbon dating.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

At first, the remains were thought to belong to large prehistoric mammals that may have lived alongside ancient humans.

From Science Daily Sep. 8, 2026

After getting married, Lucas gifted Hobson a Banksy, concrete wall and all, to sit across from a prehistoric turtle he got her while they were dating.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Dorothea Bate, who died in 1951 aged 72, "transformed our understanding of prehistoric animals and ancient environments" through her research, Historic England said.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

His fires were as magical to him as they had been to his prehistoric ancestors.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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