Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Named after the Pavlov Hills region across northern Austria and southern Poland, the Pavlovians were an Upper Paleolithic culture ...

Skulls from Paleolithic Europe’s Pavlovian people have long been noted for their damaged teeth, with wear patterns evident along their outer surfaces. A new study posits a theory that this damage came ...

Ice Age Europeans may have sported cheek piercings, suggested by unusual dental wear patterns analyzed by anthropologist John Willman. His study proposes that these piercings, or labrets, marked group ...

Trying to decide what kind of piercing to get next? Well, dermal piercings can make a fun, unconventional option. After all, they're somewhat minimalist, served with a dash of edgy flair — and you can ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An example of enamel wear on the side of Ice Age teeth from Dolní Vestonice, Czech Republic. | ...

30,000 years ago, European children were already wearing cheek piercings. This discovery, resulting from the analysis of ancient teeth, sheds light on the social practices of Ice Age populations. The ...

A German body modification enthusiast gives new meaning to “tongue in cheek.” Joel Miggler, who is known as Bodymoded Punky on social media, has 25 piercings and a slew of tattoos. His most notable ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A group of Ice Age hunter-gatherers living in central Europe may ...