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

Medicine & Technology Jan 18, 2024

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?

Dec 24, 2023

The origins of homo sapiens has widely remained a mystery. Read to learn more.

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

Nov 15, 2023

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

Nov 06, 2023

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

Sep 20, 2023

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

Sep 19, 2023

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

Aug 22, 2023

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

Jun 14, 2023

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

Jun 07, 2023

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

May 29, 2023

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’

Feb 23, 2023

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

Feb 10, 2023

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

Jan 19, 2023

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

Dec 21, 2022

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

Oct 05, 2021

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.