Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilisations. And for that reason and more, they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological ...
When human error erases 5,000 years of history, we become even more aware that humankind is not perfect. The incident ...
As the weather warms up in preparation for a New England summer, many people are heading back outdoors to adore Massachusetts' nature, from flowers to mountains to trees. While Massachusetts has ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Trees older than empires are not as rare as you might think ...
Living relics are great remnants of the past that continue to live in the present, and provide a special connection to ancient times. These living things, whether they be ancient trees, long-lived ...
A few things on this planet are old enough to make history books look recent, and that includes some living trees that have weathered through tons of challenges. Scientists have dated them, and locals ...
In the quiet reaches of California’s White Mountains, one tree has survived through 4,800 years of storms, droughts, empires, and empires' collapse. Known as Methuselah, this bristlecone pine has ...
Experts estimate that this olive tree could be up to 4,000 years old, an exceptional age for a living organism that has ...
Video above: This Nexstar Media video provides safety tips for visiting national parks. BIG PINE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Not many living organisms have been around long enough to ...
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