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.
Genetics reveal 50,000 years of independent history of aboriginal Australian people
Scientists worked with aboriginal Australian communities to explore heritage.
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.
Some Iron Age forts in Europe strengthened by friendly fire, suggests study
Fort engineers vitrified their structures by burning them, making them stronger for defense.
Study sheds more light on the “hobbit” people
Medical examination of skull shows no support for Homo floresiensis as modern human.
Prehistoric village links old and new stone ages
Newly-excavated village in the Jordan Valley sheds light on the historical shift from foraging to agriculture, say Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologists.
Neanderthals mated with modern humans much earlier than previously thought, study finds
First genetic evidence of modern human DNA in a Neanderthal individual.
On the Global Trail
Archaeologist travels the world, takes on 12 projects in 12 countries for 12 months.
Neanderthal DNA has subtle but significant impact on human traits
Latest study confirms and expands on what scientists have suggested about the effect of Neanderthal DNA on modern humans.
Sterkfontein Caves produce two new hominin fossils
The famous caves have yielded some new surprises, raising new questions related to human evolution.
Clues about human migration to Imperial Rome uncovered in 2,000-year-old cemetery
Ancient immigrants to Rome included young children, men.
Some 5,000 years ago, silver mining on the shores of the Aegean Sea
An exceptional archaeological discovery at Thorikos (Greece).
New ‘Little Ice Age’ coincides with fall of Eastern Roman Empire and growth of Arab Empire
Drop in temperature following volcanic eruptions shaped history, suggest researchers.
A surprising find about a possible early human ancestor
Study shows Australopithecus sediba didn't likely consume hard foods.
Humans evolved by sharing technology and culture
Our early ancestors, Homo sapiens, managed to evolve and journey across the earth by exchanging and improving their technology.
Discovery shows prehistoric man consumed tortoises
Excavation of Qesem Cave in Israel reveals tortoises played a supplementary role in the diets of early humans 400,000 years ago.
