Finds reveal how ancient Egyptian and Nubian cultures blended
Study shows how excavations in Sudan reveal the transformation of Egyptian and Nubian culture.
Archaeologists investigate early 19th century asylum of old Tasmania
Known today as Willow Court, its remains may yet reveal more about the hard and broken lives of the imported convict laborers of colonial Australia.
A Sneak Peek at Coming Issues
Paleolithic humans in the Arctic and the archaeology of the historical Jesus highlight the content of upcoming issues.
Genetics reveal 50,000 years of independent history of aboriginal Australian people
Scientists worked with aboriginal Australian communities to explore heritage.
Tel Aviv University discovers fabric collection dating back to Kings David and Solomon
Textiles found at Timna Valley archaeological dig provide a colorful picture of a complex society.
Human children and wild great apes share tool use cognition
Study results challenge the notion that tool use, a hallmark of humans and human evolution, requires social learning as a prerequisite.
Plant biomarkers hint at early human habitat
Scientists reconstruct the environment in which early humans lived nearly 2 million years ago at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania.
Some Iron Age forts in Europe strengthened by friendly fire, suggests study
Fort engineers vitrified their structures by burning them, making them stronger for defense.
Study sheds more light on the “hobbit” people
Medical examination of skull shows no support for Homo floresiensis as modern human.
Prehistoric village links old and new stone ages
Newly-excavated village in the Jordan Valley sheds light on the historical shift from foraging to agriculture, say Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologists.
Neanderthals mated with modern humans much earlier than previously thought, study finds
First genetic evidence of modern human DNA in a Neanderthal individual.
On the Global Trail
Archaeologist travels the world, takes on 12 projects in 12 countries for 12 months.
Neanderthal DNA has subtle but significant impact on human traits
Latest study confirms and expands on what scientists have suggested about the effect of Neanderthal DNA on modern humans.
Sterkfontein Caves produce two new hominin fossils
The famous caves have yielded some new surprises, raising new questions related to human evolution.
Clues about human migration to Imperial Rome uncovered in 2,000-year-old cemetery
Ancient immigrants to Rome included young children, men.
