‘Hobbits’ walked more like humans than previously thought, study finds
The pelvis of Homo floresiensis was more human-like than earlier studies suggested, according to a new study of…
Neanderthal gene inherited by modern humans linked to greater muscle mass
A gene inherited from Neanderthals tens of thousands of years ago is linked to greater muscle mass in…
6,000-year-old infant from ancient Mesopotamia shows one of the world’s oldest signs of child abuse
A 6,000-year-old infant buried in ancient Syria has given researchers what looks like the oldest known case of…
Ancient DNA reveals malaria killed the Medici brothers, not poison
A new DNA study of two Renaissance members of the Medici family has confirmed malaria, not poison, killed…
Copper Coin Placed in a Buried Baby’s Hand 150 Years Ago Accidentally Mummified It Into a Green Relic
The coin might have served as a ritualistic gesture so the infant could pay the ferryman in the…
Ancient birch tar reveals how Europe’s first farmers chewed, cooked, and crafted 6,000 years ago
In Neolithic Europe, long before writing or metal tools, people relied on an incredible substance—birch bark tar. A…