A new documentary puts viewers in the shoes of Neanderthals and early humans, giving an intimate glimpse into humans’ ...
New research reveals that early humans changed Europe’s landscapes long before farming began, using fire and hunting to alter ecosystems.
A new documentary puts viewers in the shoes of Neanderthals and early humans, giving an intimate glimpse into humans’ ...
New research reveals that scavenging may have helped early humans adapt, expand, and endure tough seasons through smart use ...
For decades, textbooks painted a dramatic picture of early humans as tool-using hunters who rose quickly to the top of the food chain. The tale was that Homo habilis, one of the earliest ...
Understanding what the environment looked like millions of years ago is essential for piecing together how our earliest ...
Two small genetic changes reshaped the human pelvis, setting our early ancestors on the path to upright walking, scientists say.
One spring, after a long winter, an aged elephant lay dying at the bank of a small stream near the coast of what is now northern Italy. Soon after, some scavengers arrived to dine on this huge ...
During warmer periods of the Middle Pleistocene, ancient humans in Italy were in the habit of butchering elephants for meat and raw materials, according to a study published October 8, 2025 in the ...
Recent fossil discoveries lend credence to the fascinating proposition that non-human species may have coexisted alongside our early human forebears. These unearthed remnants provide a glimpse into ...