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A 5,300-year-old antler ice pick found in British Columbia reveals how ancient hunters survived glacial winters

High in the frozen wilderness of British Columbia, archaeologists have uncovered a 5,300-year-old antler ice pick that offers a rare window into the harsh realities of ancient life. The discovery sheds light on how prehistoric...

May 29, 2025 Penelope Singh


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