Signs of temporarily delayed tooth development in the skull of an ancient Homo species youth spark debate about the origins of humanlike growth.

Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 ...

Perhaps most importantly, Lucy’s discovery foreshadowed a series of fossil finds that filled in the scientific picture of her species. By 1978, enough evidence had accumulated to establish Lucy as the ...

Since its discovery in 1993, the Altamura Man, dating back at least 130,000 years, has continued to captivate scientists and ...

One of the more enduring mysteries about Neanderthals is whether they had a spoken language, a trait that’s impossible to ...

Listed among our early romantic conquests are the Denisovans, and researchers now believe we mated with at least three distinct populations of this long-extinct species. “It’s a common misconception ...

However, Neanderthals tended to bury their dead deeper in caves, whereas H. sapiens were buried in cave entrances or rock ...

Paul McCartney had to draw a firm boundary with John Lennon when he proposed they both undergo an alarming medical procedure ...

At the Moroccan corner of the fair, visitors also engaged with exhibits showcasing the rich history of Morocco, including rare maps and artifacts, such as the Al-Idrisi map, one of the oldest and most ...

The two species began burying their dead at roughly the same time and place. Now some archaeologists think competition may have played a role in burials.

Each of these ancient fossils, even if just a small part of a skeleton, represents an identifiable character in the story of humankind.

The Denisovans went extinct around 30,000 years ago. Scientists are just beginning to unravel their genetic legacy.