Little more than a century ago, British and Indian archaeologists began excavating the remains of what they soon realised was a previously unknown civilisation in … Why Are Archaeologists Unable to Find Evidence of a Ruling Class of Indus Civilisation?Read more
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Complex human childbirth and cognitive abilities a result of walking upright
During human birth, the fetus typically navigates a tight, convoluted birth canal by flexing and rotating its head at various stages. This complex process comes … Complex human childbirth and cognitive abilities a result of walking uprightRead more
Spear thrower weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while hunting
A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. … Spear thrower weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while huntingRead more
Mystery of 5,600-Year-Old Skull
Around 5,600 years ago, a Stone Age woman died in what is now northern Italy. Archaeologists found her skull deep in the Marcel Loubens cave, … Mystery of 5,600-Year-Old SkullRead more
Hunter-gatherers and farmers were intimately linked
In human history, the transition from hunting and gathering to farming is a significant one. As such, hunter-gatherers and farmers are usually thought about as … Hunter-gatherers and farmers were intimately linkedRead more
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The Neandertal in Our Genes
Scientists have always been fascinated by the question of human origins: When and where did modern humans—Homo sapiens—first appear? What distinguishes us from other members … The Neandertal in Our GenesRead more
How Humans’ Ability to Digest Milk Evolved from Famine and Disease
The dawn of dairy farming in Europe occurred thousands of years before most people evolved the ability to drink milk as adults without becoming ill. … How Humans’ Ability to Digest Milk Evolved from Famine and DiseaseRead more
50,000-Year-old Social Network Across Africa
Humans are social creatures, but little is known about when, how, and why different populations connected in the past. Answering these questions is crucial for … 50,000-Year-old Social Network Across AfricaRead more
How Did Neanderthals and Other Ancient Humans Learn to Count?
Some 60,000 years ago, in what is now western France, a Neanderthal picked up a chunk of hyena femur and a stone tool and began … How Did Neanderthals and Other Ancient Humans Learn to Count?Read more