First-ever Americans arrived 20,000 years earlier than we thought – and came by BOAT
Charlotte Edwards, Digital Technology and Science Reporter
17:22, 3 Jun 2021
Updated: 18:37, 3 Jun 2021
THE FIRST humans to set foot on the North American continent could have arrived 30,000 years ago, according to new evidence.
That s 20,000 years earlier than previously thought.
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Animal bones were used to make the discoveryCredit: Andrew Somerville/ISU
Researchers at Iowa State University in the US claim to have made the history changing discovery in the Tehuacan Valley of Mexico.
They were originally there to study the origins of farming in that area.
Andrew Somerville, an assistant professor of anthropology in world languages and cultures at ISU, found evidence of early human occupation at the Coxcatlan Cave archaeological site.
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New evidence suggests that the Cerne Abbas giant is much older than previously thought and that its creation might have been a big two fingers aimed at the Benedictine monks who had recently established an abbey.
Standing 40m tall, and brandishing not one but two impressive tools, the Cerne Abbas giant is arguably the most famous chalk carving on the face of the planet. It’s an incredible feat of folk art in the unlikeliest of settings: the giant lies on high quality chalk grassland, which hosts range of wildflowers including orchids, thyme, marjoram and small scabious, which attract butterflies including the Marsh Fritillary and Duke of Burgundy. Below, in the valley, is the village of Cerne Abbas itself, one of the prettiest villages in the country.
MSC Virtuosa in Southampton
Credit: Dave Monk
After 14 long months without holidays at sea, the first cruise to leave British shores returned to Southampton this morning after a four-day trip along the Channel.
MSC Virtuosa, which was also on its maiden voyage, carried 1,000 passengers aboard a ship built for five times that number.
As one of the first to board, I was impressed by the way the Switzerland-based cruise line – which has already carried more than 60,000 passengers in Italy since last August – has adapted to the new measures to prevent Covid-19.
MSC Cruises is one of the few among the many companies sailing from the UK this summer not to require passengers to be vaccinated, though anyone who hasn’t had both doses must produce a negative test taken within 72 hours of boarding. Every guest is also given a swab test at Southampton and has to produce adequate insurance cover.
Most dog-friendly beaches and places to eat in Dorset revealed DORSET’S most dog-friendly beaches and places to eat have been revealed. Dog-friendly holiday provider Canine Cottages has analysed TripAdvisor data to find the most dog-friendly places to go in Dorset. Based on the percentage of reviews on TripAdvisor suggesting a place was dog-friendly, they found the most dog-friendly beaches, pubs and cafes across the county Hive Beach in Burton Bradstock was named as the most dog-friendly beach in Dorset, followed by Album Chine with Southbourne taking the third spot.
The top 10 most dog-friendly beaches in Dorset:
Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock