A hiker escaping summer heat in the Italian Alps in 2023 spotted unusual markings on a rock—fossilized footprints from creatures that lived 280 million years ago, long before dinosaurs appeared.

Livigno 🇮🇹, often called the “Little Tibet of Italy,” is a picturesque town in the Italian Alps. Once an isolated farming community, it is now a vibrant ski resort and duty-free haven, surrounded by ...