A recently uncovered archaeological site has yielded a set of "surprising" insights into the lives of Neanderthals during a poorly known period of their history. The latest findings, published in the ...
Archaeologists have long debated the origin of human symbolic behavior. The dominant idea was that only modern humans (Homo sapiens) were capable of complex symbolic thought and behavior; such as ...
Signs of de-fleshing on bones found in a Belgian cave suggest that one group of Neanderthals cannibalized another.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Modern humans and Neanderthals were interacting 100,000 years earlier than previously thought, according to researchers who used CT scans and 3D mapping to study the bones of a ...
A new study led by the University of Oxford has found evidence that kissing evolved in the common ancestor of humans and other large apes around 21 million years ago, and that Neanderthals likely ...
A new study has revealed new insights into the mating patterns and preferences of early humans.
Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...
Scientists analyzed ochre tools from Ukraine and Crimea, revealing Neanderthals shaped them with artistic intent. Modified ochre fragments show signs of grinding, scoring, and deliberate design, ...