Early Humans in Asia Were Making Advanced Tools 160,000 Years Ago—Upending a Long-Held Assumptions
Ancient tools from China show early humans made complex, hafted technologies 160,000 years ago, reshaping views of innovation.
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“It Was a Complete Surprise”: Archaeologists Unearth Evidence Some Ancient Humans Hunted with Wolves Instead of Dogs
Archaeologists excavating a remote island cave have found unexpected evidence that ancient humans hunted with partially domesticated wolves.
Archaeologists Throw Cold Water on Media Claims of Neolithic Irish God-Kings
Reports of Neolithic Irish god-kings are lacking in evidence, say researchers questioning earlier assertions.
Excavations of 7,000-Year-Old Underwater Village Reveal Use of Advanced Nautical Technology
Excavations at a 7,000-year-old village that is currently underwater reveal the use of advanced nautical technology by ancient sailors.
40,000 Years Ago, Neanderthals Developed This Sticky Technology to Help Them Craft Stronger Tools
Neanderthals in Europe were using a glue-like adhesive around 40,000 years ago, new research reveals.
Ancient Megalithic Structure Older than the Egyptian Pyramids Discovered in the Peruvian Andes
A nearly 5,000-year-old ancient megalithic site discovered in the Peruvian Andes is older than the Pyramids of Egypt.
Massive Stone Wall Built More Than 10,000 Years Ago Found Hidden Beneath the Baltic Sea
Researchers have discovered a submerged, 10,000-year-old massive stone wall that is one of the oldest man-made megastructures ever found.
Rethinking Human Evolution: New Study Challenges Ideas on Human Innovation and Homo Sapiens’ Leap to Modernity
New stone tool discoveries are reshaping our understanding of Homo sapiens' gradual evolution into modernity, challenging old beliefs.