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.
Archaeologists create 3-D interactive digital reconstruction of King Richard III
On the first year anniversary of the week in which King Richard III was reinterred, Leicester archaeologists use sophisticated photogrammetry software to create a fully rotatable computer model showing...
Early human habitat recreated for first time
Pioneering Rutgers scientist helps reconstruct an ancient East African landscape where human ancestors lived 1.8 million years ago.
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.
