The worm eggs show how preserved poop can provide a peek into the diets of the people who were around as Stonehenge took shape, filling in part of the human puzzle connected to one of the world's ...

The world of worms harbors terrifying creatures, from the Bobbit worm ambushing prey with lightning speed to mind-controlling ...

Both human and pig feces were commonly used as farming manure during that time — and handling contaminated poo is a surefire way to contract intestinal worms, including roundworm and whipworm.

A new study into fossilized feces found near Stonehenge reveals that the workers who built the ancient structure ate undercooked parasite-infested meat.

Using stool samples from Viking latrines, researchers at the University of Copenhagen have genetically mapped one of the oldest human parasites – the whipworm.

Analysis of prehistoric feces shows Stonehenge people had parasites Fossilized fecal analysis sheds light on prehistoric dietary habits and social behavior.