A rough site plan for the Roman-era village of Silchester in south-central England, now a ruin, has existed since antiquarians excavated it in the late… Read More »New estimate shows Roman town Silchester had a larger population than previously thought
When did populations of Homo sapiens first arrive in China and what happened when they encountered the Denisovans or Neanderthals who lived there? A new… Read More »40,000-year-old culture in Northern China
During the transition from the last glacial period roughly 14,500 to 10,500 years ago, ancient peoples in eastern Jordan’s wetlands altered the landscape, unintentionally creating… Read More »Study finds human harvests in Jordan led to year-round bird habitat
University of Wyoming archaeology Professor Todd Surovell and his team of collaborators have discovered a tube-shaped bead made of bone that is about 12,940 years… Read More »New study identifies oldest bead in Americas at 12,940 years old
Archaeology, as a discipline, is the scientific study of the human past through the examination of material remains, artifacts, structures, and environmental data. It seeks… Read More »What is archaeology?
The discovery of ancient tools and artifacts has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of human origins, providing crucial insights into the technological,… Read More »How has the discovery of ancient tools and artifacts shaped our understanding of human origins?
The “Out of Africa” theory, also known as the recent African origin of modern humans, is a widely accepted model explaining the migration and dispersal… Read More »What evidence supports the “Out of Africa” theory of human migration?
The emergence and evolution of Homo sapiens, modern humans, represent a significant chapter in the broader story of hominid evolution. Understanding what distinguishes Homo sapiens… Read More »What distinguishes Homo sapiens from other hominid species in terms of evolution?
Indeed, 100,000 years ago, anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens, walked the Earth, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga of human evolution. This period… Read More »Did humans exist 100,000 years ago?
The transition from hunting and gathering to farming, a pivotal juncture in human history, is often perceived as a clear divide between two distinct groups:… Read More »Hunter-gatherers and farmers intermixed in ancient Romania
The smiles of Britons, often teased for being goofy, yellow, and crooked, are now contributing to valuable insights into our ancestors’ diets. A recent study… Read More »Ancient British teeth reveal secrets of past diets
Prehistoric men hunted; prehistoric women gathered. At least this is the standard narrative written by and about men to the exclusion of women. The idea… Read More »New evidence suggests women played a key role in prehistoric hunting
New dates provide detailed insights into the timing of events in the ancient city of Gezer, according to a study published November 15, 2023 in… Read More »Radiocarbon dating sheds light on the tumultuous history of gezer
Early Modern Humans, also known as anatomically modern humans (AMH), are the species Homo sapiens that evolved anatomically similar to modern humans. They first appeared… Read More »Early Modern Humans, Unraveling the Story of Our Ancestors
Denisovans are an ancient hominin group that garnered significant attention in the field of paleoanthropology following the discovery of their remains in the Denisova Cave… Read More »Denisovan
Computational modeling sheds light on the prehistoric birch bark tar production processes, unveiling the cognitive abilities needed by Neanderthals and early modern humans in crafting… Read More »Computational modeling of birch bark tar production reveals cognition of Neanderthals and early modern humans
For decades, anthropologists have pondered the enigmatic Ice Age mystery: When and how did Homo sapiens journey through Eurasia? Did climate shifts, like a sudden… Read More »New study suggests warming temperatures facilitated early human migration to Siberia
Researchers at Flinders University have made a groundbreaking discovery about the Red Lily Lagoon area in Northern Australia using sub-surface imaging and aerial surveys. The… Read More »Scientists use sub-surface imaging to uncover ancient landscape changes in Northern Australia’s Red Lily Lagoon and its impact on rock art