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prehistory

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






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"It is a lovely find and real piece of prehistory."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

Readers young and old will be treated to a host of information, from established details to new discoveries, from prehistory to the present.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

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

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2025

As we shall see, that high productivity of the land, fresh water, and seas was a key to Japan’s prehistory.

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




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