Prehistoric humans are likely to have formed mating networks to avoid inbreeding
Early humans seem to have recognized the dangers of inbreeding at least 34,000 years ago, and developed surprisingly sophisticated social and mating networks to avoid it, new research has...
Modern humans emerged more than 300,000 years ago, new study suggests
Research on ancient genomes supports recent archaeological evidence of a much earlier origin for Homo sapiens, our own human species.
Isotopic analyses link the lives of Late Neolithic individuals to burial location in Spain
Evidence for early social differentiation can be identified through isotope analysis.
How aerial thermal imagery is revolutionizing archaeology
Dartmouth-led study presents guide on how to use aerial thermography.
Solving the Easter Island population puzzle
A detailed study of Easter Island's farming potential reveals the population may have reached 17,500 people in its heyday, which could help unravel the mystery of its giant statues.
Ancient human DNA in sub-Saharan Africa lifts veil on prehistory
First large-scale study of ancient human DNA from sub-Saharan Africa opens a long-awaited window into the identity of prehistoric populations in the region.
How Teotihuacan’s urban design was lost and found
A unique Mesoamerican city
Huge genetic diversity among Papuan New Guinean peoples revealed
Genetic diversity found to mirror linguistic and cultural diversity among Papuan New Guinean people.
West Coast Rising
Archaeologists excavating at the site of Huaca Prieta are finding that, more than 14,000 years ago, people were living along the northwestern coast of Peru.
Mobile women were key to cultural exchange in Stone Age and Bronze Age Europe
4,000 years ago, European women traveled far from their home villages to start their families, bringing with them new cultural objects and ideas.
Improved dating of Neanderthal remains overturns previous conclusions
Vindija Cave Neanderthals were not a late-surviving group as previously thought, suggests study.
