It has been 50 years since archaeologists discovered Lucy, perhaps the most famous ancient hominin ever found. But the ...

A breakthrough fossil discovery is changing what we know about some of the largest mammals to ever walk the Earth.

Archaeologists discover ancient ‘migration route’ likely followed by several human species - Further excavations may reveal ...

Twenty years ago, scientists found a three-foot skeleton on a tropical island. Where this human species fits in our ...

Archaeologists uncovered a 150,000-year-old shelter in Tajikistan, offering new insights into human evolution.

Tajikistan rock shelter may reveal ancient human migration patterns Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens may have ...

Recent excavations in Tajikistan's Zeravshan Valley uncovered an archaeological site dating back as far as 150,000 years, ...

It's not clear why ancient humans and other animals in this group lived in this seemingly harsh climate rather than explore more hospitable places. But they seemed able to tolerate the ice age ...

A newfound rock-shelter in Tajikistan has artifacts created by ancient humans spanning 130,000 years. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

People have long projected stories onto the poignant casts of Pompeii’s victims. A new study uses ancient DNA analysis to ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

In Yemen's desert lies the ancient city of Shibam with its mud brick skyscrapers symbolizing human adaptability in extreme ...