Some trees don’t just survive centuries, they survive civilizations,and they are rightfully called iconic and historic. These ancient beings have stood through geological periods, have witnessed ...

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 ...

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 ...

High in the arid mountain forests of eastern California there is a living tree that's older than the pyramids of Giza and the ancient city-state of Babylon — but its location is a secret. The ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...