Tooth unlocks mystery of Denisovans in Asia
Denisovans, a sister species of modern human, inhabited Laos by 164-131,000 years ago with important implications for populations out of Africa and Australia.
Where were Herod the Great’s royal alabaster bathtubs quarried?
Bar-Ilan University study provides definitive evidence of the origin of the alabaster whose quality met Herod's lavish standards.
Indigenous peoples have shucked billions of oysters around the world sustainably
Global study of indigenous oyster fisheries finds evidence of huge harvests spanning hundreds and even thousands of years.
Before Stonehenge monuments, hunter-gatherers made use of open habitats
Study investigates habitat conditions encountered by first farmers and monument-builders.
Neanderthals of the north
Flexible adaptation to changing environmental conditions.
Prehistoric people created art by firelight, new research reveals
Our early ancestors probably created intricate artwork by firelight, an examination of 50 engraved stones unearthed in France has revealed.
Mural fragments uncovered in Guatemala offer evidence for the earliest known Mayan calendar notation
Neolithic made us taller and more intelligent but more prone to heart disease
How modern European populations have evolved over the past 50,000 years.
Tools reveal patterns of Neanderthal extinction in the Iberian Peninsula
Study finds evidence of local extinction and replacement even before Homo sapiens arrived.
Last of the giant camels and archaic humans lived together in Mongolia until 27,000 years ago
Climate change was the primary cause of ancient camel's extinction, with archaic humans playing a possible role.
