It’s a unicorn, but not as we know it
“Siberian unicorn” was actually in the rhinoceros family.
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History
Articles on the history of horses and more.
How ancient horse-dung bacteria is helping us determine where Hannibal crossed the Alps
Alpine pass yields crucial clues.
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Stolen horse-themed artifact seized ahead of auction
Sandstone panel said to be worth $US300,000.
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Ancient wheel unearthed in Britain most likely from a horse-drawn cart
3000-year-old wheel was so complete, it even had its hub intact.
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Jousting injuries may have sparked Henry VIII’s erratic behaviour – study
Two hours of unconsciousness after horse fell on him.
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Ice Age animal bones dug up in Oregon football field’s end zone
Bones include those from an ancient horse or camel.
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Four horse skeletons found in ancient Greek cemetery
Degree of preservation provides valuable research opportunity.
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Butterscotch the horse hits the road in his Lincoln Continental
Horse takes the wheel of a car in this blast from the past
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It’s a dun deal: Scientists unlock colour secrets in the horse
Researchers drill down into the influence of the TBX3 gene.
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Butchered horses, spears and tools show extent of ancient hunting culture
“They were skilled hunters at the top of the food chain.”
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Horse entombed 2000 years ago was a palomino, genetic testing shows
Golden horse had been buried in Chinese tomb with nomadic owner.
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Horses in eastern Siberia adapted to icy cold in only 100 generations – study
Adaptations were “almost overnight” in evolutionary terms.
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Chinese jade horse could fetch up to £100,000 at auction
Exquisitely carved piece dates from 17th century.
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Land bridge helped ice-age horses and other mammals survive for millennia
20-year study explores megafauna on Alaska’s Northern Slope.
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Entombed remains of 500 horses in China to go on display
Restoration of 2500-year-old horse pit, part of an emperor’s tomb.
Read moreSpotlight on a rider whose exploits nearly died with her
The little-known story of Alexandra Kudasheva.
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Queen of the Cossacks: The woman who rode across Siberia twice
Spotlight on the largely forgotten exploits of Alexandra Kudasheva.
Read moreProject provides chance to learn from mid-20th-century riding master
Instructional videos of Captain Vladimir Littauer being archived online.
Read moreRemarkable collection of ancient American tools displayed for first time
Includes first Clovis tool found with traces of horse protein.
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Researchers describe well-preserved remains of ancient horse fetus
Even the placenta was preserved in German fossil.
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