Scientists sequence first ancient Irish human genomes
The genomes show unequivocal evidence for mass migrations into Ireland.
Religion a key to early state formation in ancient Mexico
Study suggests religion and politics played a central role in conflict and formation of ancient societies in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Agriculture did not lead to increased population growth
Study suggests factors other than agriculture led to increase in population growth among prehistoric societies.
Studies show early human hunters more advanced than previously thought
Archaeological evidence reveals new insights into prehistoric hunting culture in present-day Germany 300,000 years ago.
NYU-led research differentiates facial growth in Neanderthals and modern humans
Scientific team advances understanding of the morphological processes that distinguish Neanderthals' faces from modern humans'.
Impression of King Hezekiah’s royal seal discovered in excavations in Jerusalem
First seal impression of an Israelite or Judean king ever exposed in situ in a scientific archaeological excavation
Engraved schist slab may depict paleolithic campsites
13,000 year-old engraving may map hunter-gatherer campsite
The New World’s First Monumental Civilization
Archaeologists have uncovered monumental finds in recent years that testify to early urbanized civilization dating back at least 5500 years ago in Peru.
Rice basket study rethinks roots of human culture
A new study from the University of Exeter has found that teaching is not essential for people to learn to make effective tools.
Revering Ancient Gods on the Roof of the World
Archaeologists are uncovering an early civilization on the high Tibetan Plateau.
Studies illuminate human evolutionary past
Genetic studies show certain ancient adaptations and infections helped to shape the human family of today.
New clues about the earliest known Americans
The ancient site of Monte Verde in Chile reveals yet more evidence of a human presence in the Americas more than 15,000 years ago.
