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

Medicine & Technology Aug 26, 2021

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

Jul 30, 2021

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

Jul 13, 2021

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

Jul 12, 2021

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

Jul 08, 2021

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’

Jul 05, 2021

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.

'Dragon Man': Could Be the Closest Human Species to Homo Sapiens than Neanderthals?

Jun 25, 2021

A near-perfectly fossil found in China, called Homo longi or "Dragon Man," represents a new human species that is said to be closely linked to Homo sapiens, replacing Neanderthals.

Mixture of Ancient Human Species in the Middle East Discovered by Anthropologists

Jun 25, 2021

A new Neanderthal-like lineage was discovered in Israel. The findings suggest possible interactions of the ancient human species, as well as sharing of the continental territory.

Neanderthals vs Homo Sapiens: How Creativity Determined Extinction and Survival

May 16, 2021

One of the greatest mysteries of evolution is the extinction of Neanderthals: once among the apex predators of their time, ruling the Earth for some 300,000 years then suddenly dying out - and a new study suggests it might have something to do with creativity.

Neanderthals Went Extinct Because They Lack This Important Skill That Homo Sapiens Have

Apr 22, 2021

A new study found what caused Neanderthals to go extinct over 40,000 years ago while Homo sapiens thrived. This was done by examining about 900 genes.

How Did the Neanderthals Adjusted Well to Cold Climates?

Apr 20, 2021

Researchers recently found that Neanderthals were best adjusted to cold climates. To survive the cooler temperature, they use caves for shelter and cooking.

Neanderthal Contributions to the Modern Man, Six Other Human Species Explained

Apr 19, 2021

An archaeology professor explains how Neanderthals contributed more than just genetic material to the modern man - they might have also culturally exchanged with their contemporary homo sapiens at the time.

Did Early Europeans Regularly Mated with Neanderthals?

Apr 07, 2021

DNA recovered from a woman fossil in Bulgaria showed traces of Neanderthal ancestry, indicating regular interbreeding.

Early Humans Collected Unusual Objects Shedding Light On Cultural Evolution

Mar 31, 2021

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.

Cave Discoveries Suggest Closer Link Between Neanderthals & Homo Sapiens Stone Technology

Feb 17, 2021

Newly analyzed fossils from the Shuqba (or Shukbah) Cave suggests a closer link between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens. Tools thought to have been exclusive to modern humans may have also been used by the Neanderthals.