Geopolitics in Aztec-era Mesoamerica
Researchers find the obsidian trade reflected complex geopolitical relationships among the ancient states of Mexico.
Middle Stone Age Picnics on the Beach
Renewed research on South African coastal site shows short-term foraging treks by prehistoric hunter-gatherers for nutrient-rich marine life morsels.
Horse and camel hunting by prehistoric humans in North America
New dates for horse and camel butchering sites in Canada push the clock back.
Archaeologists discover clues to early formation of Maya sedentary life
The ancient site of Ceibal reveals how Maya populations eventually evolved into the great Maya centers.
Hollywood’s Famous Archaeologist Comes to Washington
Artifacts fictional and real make their debut in Washington, D.C. showing.
East African Fossil Finds Show Early Human Diversity
Early human fossils found at Koobi Fora in Kenya show some surprising features.
The Exodus: Myth or History?
In this Viewpoints interview by Ryan Cochrane, one scholar relates his controversial 'New Chronology' and how it supports the historicity of the biblical Exodus.
Ancients Set Stage for Collapse of Teotihuacan
Conflicting interests within Teotihuacan's highly diverse, complex and internally competitive society set the ancient city-state up for eventual collapse, says researcher.
Researchers discover possible origin of Trieste, Italy
Discovery of early Roman military camp in Italy could have been the foundation of Trieste, say researchers.
Smithsonian Takes Hall of Human Origins Across Country in New Traveling Exhibition
“Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?” Set to Arrive at 19 U.S. Public Libraries.
Humans adapted to rainforest living much earlier than thought
Human foragers were relying on tropical rainforests for resources since at least 20,000 years ago, suggests study.
Saharan ‘carpet of tools’ is earliest known man-made landscape
Prehistoric sandstone tools made by ancient humans over a million-year period dot an escarpment in the Sahara desert.
Neanderthals modified eagle claws 130,000 years ago
Discovery adds to developing theories about Neanderthal abilities.
No One Knows Our Names
Centuries-old DNA helps identify origins of slave skeletons found in the Caribbean.
Archaeologists Return to Unearth Base of the Roman Sixth Legion
Remains of walls, barracks and artifacts testify to a major 2nd-3rd century CE Roman military presence near ancient Megiddo, Israel.
Early Human Fossil Find Pushes Back the Clock
Find narrows the gap between proto-human species and earliest emergence of humans.
Scientists Develop New Model of Life’s Evolution
The galaxy-shaped model, which includes emergence of humans, depicts species diversification at a constant rate.
More on the violent death of Pharaoh Senebkay
Newly discovered pharaoh at Abydos, part of a forgotten Egyptian dynasty, offers new answers and more questions about Egypt 3,600 years ago.
A Brain-Building Gene, Unique to Humans?
Researchers identify gene they suggest was likely a key to evolution of the human brain.
