Stone hand axes unearthed on the Mediterranean island of Crete indicate that an ancient Homo species – perhaps Homo erectus – had used rafts or other seagoing vessels to cross from northern Africa to Europe. Full Story
Shackleton whisky recovered after 100 years in polar ice
Five crates of whisky and brandy belonging to polar explorer Ernest Shackleton have been recovered after being buried for more than 100 years under the Antarctic ice, explorers said Friday. Full Story