Scientists found rare microscopic Ice Age giant residues on ancient tools in the Carolinas, and it changed what they knew about early American hunters

Archaeologists in the Carolinas have found direct evidence of Ice Age hunters killing megafauna. Using advanced protein residue and microscopic wear analysis on ancient stone tools, scientists identified blood traces from mammoths and horses. This breakthrough overcomes decades of challenges posed by poor bone preservation in the region, revealing crucial insights into early American hunting practices and tool usage.