Genome Study Reveals New Insight on Dog Domestication
Dogs and wolves evolved from a common ancestor between 11,000 and 34,000 years ago, researchers suggest.
Archaeologists Return to Ancient City of Lachish
Following the spectacular discoveries made at Khirbet Qeiyafa, the archaeological team turns its sights on the 10th - 9th century BC layers of a famous ancient Judahite stronghold. ...
Archaeologists Discover Rare Ancient Maya Mural in Belize
The discovery could lead to more mural findings.
New Iron Age Sites Discovered in Finland
Roman Iron Age artifacts and other finds may significantly alter the known history of an area near the northeastern shores of the Gulf of Finland.
The Ancient Human Hunter Changed the World
And now the loss of large carnivores poses a global conservation problem, but an opportunity for modern humans to play a positive role.
2-Million-Year-Old Human Relative ‘Nutcracker Man’ Lived Mostly on Grass Bulbs
Called "tiger nuts", they were the mainstay of their diet, suggest researchers in a new study.
Neolithic Mural in Turkey May Illustrate Ancient Volcanic Eruption
Study indicates a correlation between the ancient mural image and date of the Hasan Dagi volcanic eruption.
Ardi Has Some Human-like Skull Traits, Say Researchers
Skull of ancient hominoid, Ardipithecus ramidus, shows more signs of a human evolution connection.
Researchers Uncover Surprising Diets of the Middle and Lower Class in Pompeii
Discoveries shed new light on food and drink in the ill-fated ancient Roman city before the great eruption.
New Early Human Site Discovered in Israel
Site could shed additional light on Middle Paleolithic lifeways in the southern Levant.
Ancient Maya Site Teeters on the Edge of Destruction
The site of Nojol Nah in Belize may disappear before most of its secrets can be uncovered and preserved.
Neanderthal Genome Sequence Reveals Interbreeding In Four Early Human Species
Neanderthals, Denisovans, modern humans, and a mysterious fourth species make for a more complex prehistory.
Cat Domestication in China 5,300 Years Ago
Signs of a mutually dependent relationship in an ancient Chinese village.
Discovery Pushes Back the Clock on Human Hand Evolution
With the find, scientists begin to close the gap on the evolutionary history of the human hand.
Yes, Neanderthals Buried Their Dead, Say Researchers
Scientists examine old and new evidence that Neanderthals intentionally buried their dead in a cave in southwestern France.
Mass Grave Shows Evidence of Ancient Cholera Outbreak
Researchers hope ancient DNA evidence will give clues about evolution of pathogens and spread of deadly epidemics.
