Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical ...

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you ...

We all have an idea of the caveman art seen placed onto walls by beings long, long ago, but discoveries in three Spanish ...

A 4,300-year-old silver goblet unearthed in occupied Palestine may bear the earliest known artistic depiction of the origin ...

A tiny silver goblet discovered decades ago in the Judean Hills might hold the oldest known depiction of cosmic creation – and the scenes etched into its surface tell a surprisingly peaceful story.

Over time, we have developed - and continue to develop - the traits that help us survive and flourish in the environments ...

Spices, ancient treasures of human civilization, have shaped history from currency to royalty and medicine. Traces of their ...

Long ago, some saltwater fish adapted to freshwater — and in doing so, developed an extraordinary sense of hearing rivaling ...

“The fossil and plant records tell an incredible story,” said Rahab N. Kinyanjui from the National Museums of Kenya. “As the ...

Ancient uses of olive oil for rituals of initiation, sanctification and healing have a modern legacy. In 2023, oil for the coronation of Charles III was harvested from groves on the Mount of Olives, ...

DNA samples from individuals across 2,000 years sheds light on the Etruscan origins, revealing Roman-era changes and genetic ...

A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years.