In 1799, a New York farmer's shovel hit a 'monster' tooth that triggered an American obsession with Ice Age giants

In the late 18th century, New York farmer John Masten discovered enormous prehistoric bones in marl pits. Artist Charles ...
The Mining Journal

New at Peter White Public Library

Unearth a Story! Check out all the new dinosaur books in Youth Services. I’ll be highlighting a few here that may catch your eye, but all summer long you can unearth a dinosaur story of your very own.
Smithsonian Magazine

Neanderthals Got Cavities, Too—and New Research Suggests They Drilled Into Their Teeth to Treat Them, Just Like Modern Dentists

Researchers unearthed a 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar that shows signs of dental surgery, a discovery that pushes back ...
Family Destinations Guide

You Don’t Need A National Park When Illinois Has This Stunning Spot

Matthiessen State Park in Oglesby, Illinois is the kind of place that makes you question everything you thought you knew ...