Tags: Early humans

Lucy Fossils From 3.2 Million Years Ago Could Shed Light on Shame, Nudity

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.23.2024 22:12 PM

The fossils of Lucy could shed light on the evolutionary links between nudity and shame and how it came to be. Read to learn more.

Stone Tools Unearthed in Ukraine Reveal the Earliest Human Presence in Europe

03.08.2024 03:02 AM

Radioactive dating suggests that the stone tools discovered in Ukraine were used by ancient humans more than a million years ago. Find out more about it in this article.

When Did Humans Discover Fire? How Did the Blazing Flames Shape Our History?

11.22.2023 10:00 AM

Scientists suggest that fire was discovered around two million years ago and was in constant use by about 400,000 years ago. Learn more about it in this article.

Early Humans Compete With Giant Hyenas in Scavenging for Carcasses Left by Saber-Toothed Cats 1,000 Years Ago [Study]

09.29.2023 05:00 AM

Early humans battled with giant hyenas in scavenging for carcasses. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Stadtpflaenzchen) Early Humans Compete With Giant Hyenas in Scavenging for Carcasses Left by Saber-Toothed Cats 1,000 Years Ago [Study] Early humans were fearless and bold.

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.

300,000-Year-Old Throwing Stick Unveils Early Humans as Skilled Woodworkers and Hunters

07.20.2023 05:45 AM

 A recent study reveals that the throwing sticks unearthed in the 1990s are the oldest weapons in human history, revealing early humans as woodwork experts. Read the article to learn more.

Early Humans Evolved to Have Curly Hair as Protection From the Heat of the Sun, Research Reveals

07.18.2023 07:25 AM

Curly hair in early humans offered protection from the sun's heat, conserved water, and potentially facilitated brain growth. Continue reading to learn 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.

Ancient DNA Reveals Early Humans From China Migrated to the Americas and Japan During the Ice Age

05.10.2023 01:05 AM

Researchers analyzed mitochondrial DNA to trace a female lineage from northern China to the Americas, revealing migration patterns. Read the article to learn more details.

Induced Human Hibernation Could Be a Thing in the Future for Space Travel, Surviving Energetic Crises, Coping With Serious Injury

12.27.2022 00:35 AM

Some scientists believe that human hibernation during the winter season could become possible due to its potential benefits. Read the article to learn more.

Stone Tools Discovered in Poland Cave 50 Years Ago Reveal Clues Behind Early Humans Who Made Them

10.18.2022 09:59 AM

Ancient stone tools from Tune Wielki cave in Malopolska about 550,000 years old, were discovered. Early humans who made them were examined, too. Read to know more.

Experts Analyzed Genomes of Early Caucasian Human Without Using Skeletal Remains

07.13.2021 06:29 AM

The cave of Satsurblia gave a rare opportunity for anthropology experts to have a glimpse of the early Caucasian human from the ice age.

Early Humans Collected Unusual Objects Shedding Light on Cultural Evolution, Origin of Homo Sapiens

03.31.2021 23:16 PM

A study suggests that early humans occupied inland areas based on the artifacts found in the site that shed light on the cultural innovation of ancient humans.

Early Humans May Have Survived Freezing Conditions by Hibernating

12.21.2020 08:00 AM

Bears, bats, and even hedgehogs hibernate to survive the harsh winters. Now, according to fossil experts, it appears that even early humans may have hibernated as well.

Early Humans Learned to Cook 120,000 Years Ago

05.20.2019 17:53 PM

Scientists have found charred food remains from hearths of an ancient occupation site. (Photo : The Nature Box) Early human history (book illustration) 120,000 years ago, anatomically modern humans were feasting on plants such as those from rhizomes and tubers at the Klasies River Cave in the southern Cape of South Africa.

Scientists Found Early Human DNA from 10,000-Year-Old Ancient Chewing Gum

05.20.2019 17:51 PM

A group of archaeologists was able to find a few little lumps of birch bark pitch that are chewed up.

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