Fossil bee nest provides clues to environment of early hominin
Scientists recover more evidence that the "Taung Child" lived in a dry savannah.
Humans may have occupied Southern Cone of South America 14,000 years ago
Ancient tools, extinct animal remains provide evidence of early human occupation.
Ancient Charred Hebrew Scroll Virtually Unwrapped
Decipherment using new technology reveals lines from the Book of Leviticus in the Bible.
Ancient mystery solved: They were Neanderthals
Protein analysis suggests makers of certain tools at Grotte du Renne archaeological site were Neanderthals, not modern humans.
13th century Maya codex, long shrouded in controversy, proves genuine
A team of leading researchers in anthropology and Maya archaeology methodically verify the authenticity of the oldest known manuscript in ancient America.
Fortress on the Edge of Kingdoms
The site of Ein Hatzeva stands out as a monumental reminder of where an ancient Judaean kingdom staked a strategic foothold.
Where Hominins Became Human
Coastal cave systems in South Africa could hold keys to unraveling the mystery about when and where modern humans were born.
Field Museum scientists unearth centuries-old crocodile stone
Carved monument yields new clues about ancient site in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Evolution of human intelligence linked to blood flow to the brain
Study results challenge previous thinking about human brain evolution.
