Ancient genome from Africa sequenced for the first time

Ancient DNA from 4,500-year-old skull shows wave of population back-migration into Africa from Western Eurasia much more extensive than previously thought. Strong 7,000-year-old Neolithic farmer ancestry detected.

Thu, Oct 8, 2015

Human Ancestor Candidate Sported Hands and Feet Much Like Modern Humans

The newly discovered Homo naledi species walked much like us and had hands that could manipulate objects similar to that of modern human hands, say researchers.

Tue, Oct 6, 2015

Petroglyph in Spain Marks when Atlantic and Mediterranean Cultures Met

Bronze Age rock carving depicts a Mediterranean style boat.

Mon, Oct 5, 2015

The Iceman Cameth

All early American ancestors hailed from East Asia and Siberia? Not so fast, says a prominent scientist.

Fri, Oct 2, 2015

Mummification was commonplace in Bronze Age Britain

Bronze Age burial remains in U.K. show signs of preservation consistent with mummification.

Wed, Sep 30, 2015

Possible site of ancient Sodom yields more finds

Archaeologists continue to uncover evidence of a massive Bronze Age city-state in present-day Jordan.

Mon, Sep 28, 2015

Fossilized ear bones reveal human ancestors heard higher frequencies

Study results have implications for the evolution of human language.

Fri, Sep 25, 2015

Stem cell research hints at evolution of human brain

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

9,000 year-old ritualized decapitation found in Brazil

Decapitated skull buried with amputated hands.

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

The Golden Age of King Midas

The real history behind the king whose touch turned everything to gold.

Wed, Sep 23, 2015

Website walks visitors on virtual tour of biblical archaeological sites

The next best thing to being there.

Mon, Sep 21, 2015

DNA evidence from massive trove of bones shakes up human evolution

Study results indicate modern humans may have taken shape far earlier than thought.

Fri, Sep 18, 2015

Can DNA evidence fill gaps in our history books?

Study identifies certain migrations and related interbreeding as key to establishing the current West Eurasian genetic landscape.

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Archaeologist reconstructs faces of Stone Age people

Human remains as old as 10,000 years ago come alive in hyper-realistic recreations.

Wed, Sep 16, 2015

Human diet expanded 3.76 million years ago

Dietary change reflects the transition from living in a wooded environment to that of open landscapes.

Sat, Sep 12, 2015

Scientists Discover New Early Human Species

Massive South African fossil trove shakes up the human family tree.

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Cod bones from Mary Rose reveal globalized fish trade in Tudor England

Tue, Sep 8, 2015

Scientists report Stone Age flour production

Grinding tool dated to more than 32,000 years ago used to grind grains into flour, say researchers.

Mon, Sep 7, 2015

Researchers map early American caffeine trade

Findings may shed light on trade among distant North American populations before arrival of Europeans.

Mon, Sep 7, 2015

Common ancestor to humans and chimps described

The common ancestor was similar to the modern African ape, say researchers.

Mon, Sep 7, 2015