You Wouldn't Believe What Scientists Found Frozen in Glaciers and Lakes

Ancient Art

Pieces of wood with carvings on them have been discovered perfectly preserved in ice both in the northern and southern hemispheres. A fair deal of these carvings are infographics (most likely) about how to construct and operate tools. Some of them are religious and cultural imagery as well. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.