The work demonstrates the power of ancient DNA to illuminate human biology and medicine in addition to history. A massive ...

Research on ancient DNA is surging, but how can scientists ensure that human remains of irreplaceable significance are ...

Nearly 800,000 years ago, early humans gathered along the shores of a lush lake in what is now northern Israel. Here, they ...

Data from more than 15,000 ancient people reveal natural selection of hundreds of genes linked to immunity, skin tone, ...

A cave hidden beneath an 11th Century castle in Pembrokeshire is a "truly remarkable site" which could rewrite Britain's ...

An obsidian stone point found at the site, with fossilized plant roots attached. (Tim White) A monumental archaeological ...

Early humans were quarrying stone as far back as 220,000 years ago, revealing surprisingly advanced planning and resource use.

A new study shows that early humans shifted from hunting giants to smaller animals, shaping tools, survival, and intelligence ...

On a small island in the Baltic Sea, a cache of ancient wolf bones is reshaping how I think about the earliest encounters between humans and large carnivores in northern Europe. The remains, recovered ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...