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prehistory

[pree-his-tuh-ree, -his-tree] / priˈhɪs tə ri, -ˈhɪs tri /






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Dr Matthew Knight, senior curator of prehistory at NMS, said it was unclear why the shield was buried in this way, but its unique design indicated it belonged to someone of "high status".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“The Powerful Primate” becomes important when the author departs prehistory for modernity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Overall, the findings suggest that relationships between humans and wolves in prehistory were far more varied than once thought.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

For prehistory fans, the Miocene, with its fantastic mammal life, is an immensely attractive period.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2025

Africa’s diverse peoples resulted from its diverse geography and its long prehistory.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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