Rethinking Human Ancestry: New Study Challenges Homo naledi Burial Claims
Recent research challenges the assertions that Homo naledi, an ancient human relative with a smaller brain dating back to 335-241,000 years ago, intentionally buried their…
Recent research challenges the assertions that Homo naledi, an ancient human relative with a smaller brain dating back to 335-241,000 years ago, intentionally buried their…
A major research project has produced a collection of ‘bone biographies’ that narrate the lives of individuals from medieval Cambridge, as interpreted from their skeletal…
Through advanced geospatial modeling, new research uncovers the ancient “mobility highways” that connected communities across the Tibetan Plateau, shedding light on the role of environmental…
A team of researchers has unearthed what appears to be a lost valley of cities, a discovery that is nothing short of incredible. A new…
The arrival of Homo sapiens in cold northern latitudes took place several thousand years before Neanderthals disappeared in southwest Europe. The three published studies describe…
Archaeologists in Sweden have uncovered a grave in Tiarp, dating back to 3500 BCE, notable for missing skulls and large bones. The grave contains remains…
New research revealed that the selection of internationally significant rock art sites in Arnhem Land was not random. Instead, these sites were “chosen” for the…
A team of archaeologists and earth scientists have recently unveiled insights into the ancient terrains of Sahul, the landmass that during the Ice Age included…
Exploring the movement of sound within archaeological sites can provide valuable clues about the structure and organization of ancient societies. Until recently, archaeologists depended primarily…
An international study used isotope profiling to connect a woolly mammoth’s movements to early human settlements, uncovering insights into human-mammoth interactions and the effects of…
Finds in Eastern Germany indicate that Neanderthals accumulated large quantities of meat and fat, or gathered in bigger groups for the consumption of elephants. New…
New technology interprets archaeological findings from Biblical times. The new study scientifically corroborates an event described in the Second Book of Kings – the conquest…
A new study reveals major demographic changes in the Balkan region during the first millennium, including the migration of Slavic-speaking populations after the fall of…
A study exploring the Balkans’ genomic history reveals profound Anatolian and Slavic demographic influences during the first millennium, reshaping our understanding of the region’s past…
A multidisciplinary study reveals the Balkan Peninsula’s genomic history, highlighting the profound impact of Anatolian and Slavic migrations during and after the Roman Empire. This…
When Cara Ocobock was a young child, she often wondered at the images in movies, books, comics, and cartoons portraying prehistoric men and women as such:…
The Nesher Ramla Homo, an archaic hominin group found in Israel, reveals a complex intermingling of Eurasian and African hominins 140,000 years ago, altering perceptions…
In a novel study, researchers utilized ancient Mesopotamian bricks to gain insights into Earth’s magnetic field changes 3,000 years ago. This archaeomagnetic approach provides a…