DNA from an ancient, unidentified ancestor was passed down to humans living today
New algorithm suggests that early humans and related species interbred early and often.
An iconic Native American stone tool technology discovered in Arabia
The recovery of distinctive fluted points from both America and Arabia provides one of the best examples of 'independent invention' across continents.
Cooling of Earth caused by eruptions, not meteors
Analysis of sediment found in Hall's cave shows volcanic eruptions responsible for cooling of Earth around 13,000 years ago.
Accelerated bone deterioration in last 70 years places remains at famous Mesolithic peat bog in peril
Results suggest similar decline may be happening across equivalent sites.
Lead white pigments on Andean drinking vessels provide new historical context
Isotope analysis suggest clues to the manufacture and distribution of qeros.
Big brains and dexterous hands
Primate study has implications for human evolution.
Foxes have been eating humans’ leftovers for 42,000 years
Ancient fox diets might be good indicators of human impact on past ecosystems.
Humans in America as much as 30,000 years ago, suggest scientists
A cave in northern Mexico reveals evidence of a human occupation in the Americas 15,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Breakthrough in studying ancient DNA from Doggerland that separates the UK from Europe
Now inundated, Doggerland likely holds more evidence of a prehistoric presence dated to many thousands of years ago.
Rewriting history: New evidence challenges Euro-centric narrative of early colonization
Indigenous people maintained their way of life in southeastern US for nearly 150 years after European contact and colonization, study shows.
Hyksos, 15th Dynasty rulers of Ancient Egypt, were an internal takeover
Chemical analysis reveals Egypt was a multi-cultural hub for centuries.
29,000 years of Aboriginal history
Uncovering new layers of River Murray occupation.
Alaskan volcano linked to mysterious period with extreme climate in ancient Rome
The cold, famine and unrest in ancient Rome and Egypt after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BCE has long been shrouded in mystery. Now, an international team,...
