Doggerland, now submerged beneath the North Sea, connected Britain to continental Europe around 11,000 years ago. The term is derived from the Dogger Bank, a shallow area in the North Sea where fishermen often find the remains of prehistoric animals and artefacts. Doggerland was inhabited by Mesolithic people and was likely a rich environment supporting a variety of … [Read more...] about Doggerland: The Lost World Beneath The North Sea
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Body-painting protects against bloodsucking insects
A study by researchers from Sweden and Hungary shows that white, painted stripes on the body protect skin from insect bites. It is the first time researchers have successfully shown that body-painting has this effect. Among indigenous peoples who wear body-paint, the markings thus provide a certain protection against insect-borne diseases. Most of the indigenous communities … [Read more...] about Body-painting protects against bloodsucking insects