New branch added to European family tree
Genetic analysis reveals present-day Europeans descended from at least 3, not 2, groups of ancient humans.
Human faces evolved to look individually unique, says study
Facial variation evolved deep in our prehistoric past.
Kingdom of Kush Iron Industry Works Discovered
New techniques of "seeing" underground opening up a whole new world.
Research Affirms Evidence of a Key Alcoholic Beverage in Ancient Mexico
Known as pulque, it was an important part of the culture at Teotihuacan.
Mystery Surrounds Skeletons in Mass Grave
Additional dating tests planned.
Early Humans in Northern Saudi Arabia Were a Diverse Lot, Says Study
Archaeological site in the Nefud Desert shows stone tools reflected a mixed demography of early humans at the gateway between Africa and Asia as much as 125,000 years ago.
Study shows how ecology transformed through 6,000 years of Egyptian history
Ancient Egyptian artworks help scientists reconstruct how animal communities changed as climate became drier and human populations grew.
Egyptian Mummies and Artifacts Brought Back to Life in Lab
Public can get an up-close-and-personal glance at priceless ancient objects as they are restored and conserved.
Museum Plans to Restore Ancient Egyptian Throne Room
The monumental restoration will bring pharaoh Merenptah's royal edifice into public view.
Research Shows Early Neanderthal Extinction on Iberian Peninsula
Dating results add more grist to the ongoing debate on the timing of Neanderthal extinction in Europe.
Rock Engraving Made by Neanderthals, Suggests Study
Finding indicates Neanderthals were capable of abstract expression.
Popular Archaeology Magazine Fall Issue Released
The issue highlights some new discoveries that are changing the face of our past.
Wooden Roman Toilet Seat Found in U.K.
First artifact of its kind was unearthed at the Roman site of Vindolanda.
Scientists Reveal the Genetic Prehistory of the New World Arctic Peoples
Paleo-Eskimo people occupied the Arctic for more than 4,000 years, say researchers.
Wine and herbal residues found in Bronze Age palace cellar jars
Finding provides additional insight on Canaanite Bronze Age culture.
Study Shows Advantage of Stone-Tipped Spears for Prehistoric Humans
Comparison of stone-tipped and sharpened wooden spears shows difference in penetration and damage.
Study Raises Questions About Evolution of the Human Brain
Scientists say the famous Taung Child's skull not human-like in expansion.
Archaeologists Excavate Endangered Maya Site
Along with research, scientists campaign for funding to save the site from destruction.
Archaeological Finds of Ancient Arabia to be Shown
Smithsonian highlights major finds from Yemen.
Archaeologists Find Humans Were Eating Snails 30,000 Years Ago
The finds push back consumption of the invertebrate by 10,000 years.
