Human history is full of surprises

--------------------------------------------------------------- In 1903, researchers excavating a cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, in the UK, stumbled upon a surprising discovery. A Homo sapien skeleton who lived around 10,000 years ago and is one of the oldest modern humans in Britain. Known today as “Cheddar Man,” the ancient gentleman has recently made the news again. Scientists utilizing modern DNA techniques believe the Mesolithic human had light blue eyes and a dark complexion. As remarkable as resurrecting the face of this ancient Briton is the fact that Cheddar Man's modern-day descendant lives less than a mile from the caves where his remains lay for millennia. ​ Want a daily digest email featuring our latest articles? Stay updated and [subscribe here](=). ​ ​[10,000-Year-Old Skeleton Found in Britain Has a Modern-Day Descendant Living Close By]()​ [Reconstruction of Skeleton and Living Descendent ]()​ [Read on My Modern Met]() ​ ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [Cartooning Made Easy](Sponsored ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ How old is our human species? This question is a tricky one. Our genus Homo evolved from the more ancient Australopithecus around 2.8 million years ago. Scientists examining fossils believe modern humans—scientifically known as Homo sapiens—only emerged around 300,000 years ago. They continue to learn more about this process by examining the fossil record. Researchers discovered the Omo I remains—the earliest Homo sapien fossils in eastern Africa—are actually at least 33,000 years older than previously thought. ​ Being a My Modern Met member has its perks. Experience our website ad-free, receive exclusive members-only monthly newsletter, and more. [Click here to become a member](=). ​ ​[Researchers Discover That Humans Are 33,000 Years Older Than We Thought](=)​ [Human skull](=)​ [Read on My Modern Met](=) ​ If it’s not evident by now, history holds many surprises. Workers repairing a crumbling crypt in Scotland in 1957 learned this lesson when they stumbled upon three very old stone coffins. This grizzly discovery led to the uncovering of a medieval burial ground at Whithorn, the site of the oldest Christian community in the country. In recent years, a project called Cold Case Withorn has sought to bring the site to life using modern technology. The project has released images of facial reconstructions of three medieval individuals buried at the site. ​ ​[Scientific Facial Reconstruction Brings Three Medieval Scots Back to Life]()​ [Scientific Facial Reconstruction]()​ [Read on My Modern Met]() ​ Do you find inspiration in stories and artists like these? [Become a member of My Modern Met](=) to help create a positive culture by highlighting the best sides of humanity. ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ [My Modern Met Academy Logo](=)​ ​ [Halloween Sale at My Modern Met Academy](=)​ Save 15% on all our online classes! Halloween is full of tricks and treats. But at [My Modern Met Academy](=), there are no tricks—just a bevy of online art classes that are a treat to take. Our e-learning platform features courses in drawing, painting, crafts, and photography. Now, we’re offering a special sale to celebrate the spookiest time of year. Save 15% on all of our classes when you use the code halloween15 at checkout. The sale lasts until October 31 at 11:59 PM PDT. (The sale does not apply to gift cards or bundles.) ​ [Enroll Now](=) ​ [OctoberDrawing Challenge Bundle] ​ ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- [My Modern Met Store Logo]()​ We offer the best creative products from makers around the world, and we're adding new things all the time! Shop [My Modern Met Store]() and get free shipping on orders over $100 ($250 for outside of the United States). Celebrate the spookiest time of year—no tricks here. Take 15% off all our products when you use the code GHOULISHGOODIES15 at checkout. The sale runs until October 31 at 11:59 PM PDT. Just for you! Get 15% off My Modern Met Store purchases. [Become a member of My Modern Met](=) and receive a discount towards every purchase at [My Modern Met Store](. ​ [Shop Now]() ​ Want more creative product suggestions? Subscribe to our Selects newsletter by [opting-in here](). Sara Barnes Staff Editor Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from [My Modern Met.]( To make sure our emails don’t get lost, [add us to your address book.]() UPDATE YOUR PREFERENCES: - Daily Newsletter: Whenever there is something new - Weekly Roundup: Weekly updates packaged into one convenient newsletter - Click here to change your [current preferences.]( [Unsubscribe]( | 26074 Lugo Dr, Loma Linda, CA 92354