The pyrophilic primate: New hypothesis by University of Utah researchers explains how human ancestors used fire to their advantage.
More on widespread literacy in Judah in 600 BCE
Tel Aviv University researchers say more about the inscriptions dating to 600 BCE and the compilation of biblical texts.
Ancient inscriptions testify to widespread literacy in Judah by 600 BCE
Ceramic shards found within the remains of the remote ancient fortress of Arad tell the story.
A Crucified King of the Jews Found in a Jerusalem Tomb?
A prominent scholar and historian of Second Temple period Judaism revisits the tantalizing issues surrounding the almost forgotten “Abba Cave” tomb in Jerusalem.
What really happened on Easter Island?
Revisiting how Easter Island's culture vanished
Archaeologists Survey Damage from Cyclone Winston in Fiji
A team of archaeologists assess a heritage almost lost to the devastation of the worst cyclone in Fiji’s history.
Ancient DNA sheds new light on early Americans
Research reveals impact of European contact on indigenous Americans and suggests the timing and means of their first entry into the Americas.
Ancient Southwest marked by repeated periods of boom and bust
WSU researchers link climate changes and large social disruption.
Text in lost language may reveal god or goddess worshipped by Etruscans at ancient temple
Rare religious artifact found at ancient temple site in Italy is from lost culture fundamental to western traditions.
Archaeologists uncover monumental prehistoric structure on island of Menorca
Artifacts from several ancient periods unearthed.
Teeth from Natufian-hunted gazelles give clues to climate during Eastern Mediterranean Younger Dryas
The climate conditions may have helped to lay the foundations for the advent of agriculture in the region, suggest researchers.
Ancient Mesopotamian culture vanishing before our eyes
As the land at the heart of the cradle of civilization dries out, an ancient culture is being lost with the unique ecosystem that sustains it.
Australopithecus fossils found east of the Great Rift Valley
New remains demonstrate adaptability of this precursor to early humans.
Site in Germany yields human presence over 1 million years ago
Butchery marks on animal carcass bones and stone tools reveal meat consumption by humans.