Archaeologists Discover One of the Oldest Known Clovis Hunting Sites in North America
Site yields first evidence Clovis people hunted gomphotheres, an extinct species of elephant, in North America.
Archaeologists Investigate a Massive Ancient Mycenaean Citadel
Geophysical surveys reveal extensive unseen remains of the vast ancient citadel of Glas.
Philadelphia’s Rosenbach Museum Offers Public an Intimate Window to the Past
From Bram Stoker to George Washington, the Museum provides a glimpse beyond material culture into the minds of some of our most iconic historical and literary figures.
Archaic Human Skull Discovery in China Sheds New Light on Later Human Evolution
Surprising finding could lead to rethinking evolution of modern humans during the late Pleistocene.
Evolution of Early Human Traits Not Simple and Straightforward, Say Scientists
Environmental changes, flexibility, adaptability, and diversity made for a more complex mosaic and timeline of early human evolution than previously thought, suggest researchers.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Plans Summer Events for Public
A full schedule of fun and wonder awaits visitors for the 2014 summer season.
Gene From Extinct Human Made Tibetans Adaptable to High Altitudes
Denisovan gene inherited by Tibetans helped them survive.
Researchers Discover Population Boom in Ancient American Southwest
Rapid population growth rate from 500 AD to 1100 AD detected through study.
Scientists Uncover Evidence of Early Human Diet
Results from two studies shed light on early human diets in Spain and Africa.
Archaeologists Return to Ancient Megiddo
Excavators to focus on domestic architecture and pillared house.
Fossil Human Skulls Unearthed in Spanish Cave Shed Light on Neandertal Evolution
Neandertal evolution was not a linear process, suggests study.
Climate Change Prompted Migrations in Ancient Peru, Says Genetic Study
Peruvian populations shifted between coastal valleys and Andean highlands.
Archaeologists Return to Excavate Ancient Jaffa
Investigations include further excavations at the famous Egyptian Gate, a search for the ancient harbor, and exploration of the ancient destruction level at the Lion Temple.
Archaeologists Excavate Roman Temple Area at Maryport
Burnt offerings found beneath rectangular structure.
Archaeologists Campaign to Save Ancient Maya Sites
Sites under excavation need protection or valuable heritage will be lost, say investigators.
Neolithic Peoples Entered Europe Through Maritime Routes, Says Study
Genetic study traces migration from Near East through Anatolia and into Southeastern Europe via Mediterranean island-hopping and coastal routes.
The Human Face Evolved from a Violent Past, Say Researchers
Fossil study may have implications for human nature.
