Bones, Tools From 45,000 Years Ago Serve as Earliest Known Homo Sapiens Evidence in Eastern Asia

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.18.2024 22:16 PM

Analysis of the sediments and discoveries shows that the findings could serve as the earliest known evidence of Homo sapiens in Eastern Asia. Read to learn more.

When Did Homo Sapiens First Appear?

12.24.2023 00:30 AM

The origins of homo sapiens has widely remained a mystery. Read to learn more. For several generations, paleoanthropologists have been puzzled by the origins of Homo sapiens, our species.

Ancient Skull Fragments Discovered in Ukraine Suggests Early Modern Humans in Europe Descended From the East

11.15.2023 06:00 AM

Genetic analysis of skull fragments from Ukraine reveals that early modern humans colonized Europe from the East. Find out more about it in this article.

World's Oldest Known Burial Site Was Made by Small-Brained Distant Relatives of Humans

11.06.2023 09:20 AM

Humans' distant small-brained relatives, the homo naledi, is reportedly the first one to bury their dead. Continue reading to learn more.

World's Oldest Wooden Structures Dating Back Up To 476,000 Years Found in Zambia; Discovery Could Rewrite Human History

09.20.2023 22:51 PM

An archaeological discovery in Zambia pushes wooden structure creation by human ancestors back, showcasing ancient ingenuity and technical skills. Read the article for more details.

Oldest Human Remains: Controversy Surrounding Omo I’s Actual Age Explained

09.19.2023 10:00 AM

The oldest human remains discovered were subjected to controversy due to their actual age. Continue reading to learn more.

Hip Bone Fossil Discovery in France Suggests Coexistence of Different Human Lineages During Ancient Times

08.22.2023 00:56 AM

An infant bone in France, potentially from a new Homo sapiens lineage, differs from Neanderthals and bears a slight resemblance to modern humans. Continue reading to learn more about this mysterious fossil.

Ancient Human Presence in Southeast Asia Pushed Back to 86,000 Years with New Discovery in Laos Cave

06.14.2023 02:22 AM

Human shin bone fragment discovered in Laotian cave unveils Homo sapiens' arrival in Southeast Asia, dating back 86,000 years. Read the article to learn more details.

Homo naledi May Have Been First To Bury Their Dead, but Skeptics Are Doubtful About This Claim

06.07.2023 11:34 AM

A team of archaeologists discovered fossil remains of Homo nadeli along with cave markings which suggests that they were the first human to bury their dead. However, skeptics call for more investigation to support this claim. Read the article to find out more.

Oldest Known Homo Sapiens' Footprints Found in South Africa; Findings Reveal Prehistoric Presence of Early Humans in the Area

05.29.2023 22:11 PM

Upon analyzing footprint samples, researchers discovered that they found some 153,000-year-old prints among other tracks that date from 70,000 to 130,000 years ago. Read to learn more.

Archery Bows Show Homo Sapiens Existed 54,000 Years Ago, Traditional Weapon Found ‘Too Light to be Efficient’

02.23.2023 23:11 PM

Researchers reproduced tiny flint points from a cave and found out that they were indeed used as arrowheads that could only work with bows. Read to learn more.

Who Made the First Stone Tools? Evidence in 2.9-Million-year-Old Butchery Site Shows They Were Not Crafted by Humans

02.10.2023 03:40 AM

The discovery of the oldest stone tools in Kenya provides a glimpse of the early days of stone technology in which creators were able to maintain a well-rounded diet. Read the article to learn more.

Neanderthal Art Over Time Suggests Their Changing Social Structures, Scientist Says

01.19.2023 06:02 AM

Neanderthal art is said to be the oldest art in the world, which perhaps depicts a more abstract style than the stereotypical figure and animal paintings in caves. Check them out in this article.

Hominins Sailed the Mediterranean Sea 450,000 Years Ago Even Before the Evolution of Homo Sapiens, Study Claims

12.21.2022 04:28 AM

Scientists found evidence of activity from multiple species of hominins or early humans all over the Aegean Islands that dates back 450,000 years ago. Read the article to learn more.

Acheulean Tool-Making Tradition May Have Persisted Until About 177,000 Years Ago Before Homo Sapiens Arrived

10.05.2021 23:55 PM

New research has re-examined one site of the longest-lasting tool-making tradition called Acheulean at the margins of the monsoon zone in India to reveal that they might have endured until the arrival of Homo sapiens.

7,200-Year-Old Young Female Skeleton Discovered in Indonesian Island; ‘Toaleans’ New Type of Ancient Human Seen in Fetal Position

08.26.2021 12:18 PM

The newly discovered female skeleton in Indonesia is called a new type of ancient human. It is part of the homo sapiens group and archeologists call the group Toaleans.

Neanderthal, Denisovan Blood Group Analyses: Study Confirms Hypotheses on Their Origin, Dispersal, and Interbreeding with Homo Sapiens

07.30.2021 04:41 AM

The origin, dispersal, and interbreeding of Neanderthals and Denisovans have recently been confirmed by a research team through a blood group analysis.

Ancient Ostrich Eggshell Shows Proof Homo Sapiens Experienced Climate Change 250,000 Years Ago

07.13.2021 00:01 AM

While most people believe that climate change is extremely recent, a study now indicates that this, in fact, dates back 250,000-350,000 years back.

Climate Change May Have Affected the Body and Indirectly the Brain Size of Prehistoric Humans, Study Found

07.12.2021 00:26 AM

Throughout human evolution, body size has fluctuated significantly and is found to be directly linked to the climate. But brain size did not evolve at the same time as the body.

Unicorn Bones Found? Nope, Neanderthals Just Carved Artwork on Toe Bone of Extinct Giant Deer

07.08.2021 01:32 AM

New research recently found that a German cave, once popular for its unicorn bones during medieval periods, is home to a piece of symbolic Neanderthal artwork, a far-rarer non-mythical treasure.

51,000-Year-Old Bone Carving Discovered in Northern Germany: Evidence of Neanderthals' ‘Sophisticated Behavior’

07.05.2021 21:45 PM

A 51,000-year-old bone carving was recently discovered in Northern Germany and its discoverers described it as further evidence of "sophisticated behavior" among Neanderthals.