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Published Ritual use of human remains dating from the Neolithic



An international study has documented post-mortem bone modifications not linked to consumption....
Published Neanderthals were the world's first artists, research reveals



Recent research has shown that engravings in a cave in La Roche-Cotard (France), which has been seal...
Published Famous rock art cave in Spain was used by ancient humans for over 50,000 years - Famous Rock Art Cave in Spain: A Testament to Ancient Human History



A cave in southern Spain was used by ancient humans as a canvas for artwork and as a burial place fo ...
Published Ancient Siberian genomes reveal genetic backflow from North America across the Bering Sea - Ancient Siberian Genomes Reveal Genetic Backflow from North America Across the Bering Sea


The movement of people across the Bering Sea from North Asia to North America is a well-known phenom...
Published Revised dating of the Liujiang skeleton renews understanding of human occupation of China



Researchers have provided new age estimates and revised provenance information for the Liujiang huma...
Published Central Asia identified as a key region for human ancestors - Central Asia Identified as a Key Region for Human Ancestors


A new study on early human migration shows that semi-arid and desert zones of Central Asia may have ...
Published UK's oldest human DNA obtained, revealing two distinct Palaeolithic populations - UK's Oldest Human DNA Obtained, Revealing Two Distinct Palaeolithic Populations


The first genetic data from Palaeolithic human individuals in the UK -- the oldest human DNA obtaine ...
Published Humanity's earliest recorded kiss occurred in Mesopotamia 4,500 years ago - Humanity's Earliest Recorded Kiss Occurred in Mesopotamia 4,500 Years Ago



Written sources from Mesopotamia suggest that kissing in relation to sex was practiced by the people...
Published The Southern Arc and its lively genetic history - The Southern Arc and Its Lively Genetic History


A vast paleogenetic study reveals insights on migration patterns, the expansion of farming and langu...
Published Some Pre-Roman humans were buried with dogs, horses and other animals



Some people from an ancient community in what is now northern Italy were interred with animals and a...
Published Head lice evolution mirrors human migration and colonization in the Americas



A new analysis of lice genetic diversity suggests that lice came to the Americas twice -- once durin...
Published New archive of ancient human brains challenges misconceptions of soft tissue preservation



A new study has challenged previously held views that brain preservation in the archaeological recor...
Published Ancient DNA analysis sheds light on the early peopling of South America - Ancient DNA Analysis Sheds Light on the Early Peopling of South America


Using DNA from two ancient humans unearthed in two different archaeological sites in northeast Brazi ...
Published Reign of Papua New Guinea Highland's megafauna lasted long after humans arrived - Reign of Papua New Guinea Highland's Megafauna Lasted Long After Humans Arrived


A giant kangaroo that once roamed on four legs through remote forests in the Papua New Guinea Highla...
Published More plants on the menu of ancient hunter-gatherers



It has long been thought that meat played an important role in the diet of hunter-gatherers before t...
Published Archaeologists discover world's oldest wooden structure



Half a million years ago, earlier than was previously thought possible, humans were building structu ...
Published Ancient DNA reveals Down syndrome in past human societies



By analysing ancient DNA, an international team of researchers have uncovered cases of chromosomal d...
Published How evolving landscapes impacted First Peoples' early migration patterns into Australia



Scientists have applied a dynamic model of the landscape to patterns of human migration into Sahul, ...
Published Ethical ancient DNA research must involve descendant communities, say researchers - Ethical Ancient DNA Research Must Involve Descendant Communities, Say Researchers


The analysis of ancient DNA allows scientists to trace human evolution and make important discoverie ...
Published Smallpox has plagued humans since ancient Egyptian times, new evidence confirms - Smallpox has plagued humans since ancient Egyptian times, new evidence confirms



Smallpox was once one of humanity's most devastating diseases, but its origin is shrouded in mystery ...