Ancient island settlers may have mastered open-sea travel far earlier than long assumed, according to new scientific findings ...
The world’s first vehicles were used some 20,000 years ago, scientists now suggest after drag marks were discovered beside human footprints in New Mexico. The prehistoric markings were found in White ...
The arrival of modern humans in Australia around 60,000 years ago has long been shrouded in mystery and debate. Recent ...
Originally published in the UK by Old Street Publishing Ltd in 2024. "A succinct account of human migration--from our wanderings in and out of Africa to the US-Mexico border wall"-- Provided by ...
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Africa is relatively rich in the fossils of human ancestors who lived millions of years ago (see timeline, opposite). Lush, tropical lake country at the dawn of human evolution provided one congenial ...
In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, researchers discussed the role of climatic shifts and vegetation changes in driving the evolution within the subfamily ...
In 2021, researchers at White Sands National Park in New Mexico uncovered fossilized footprints that appeared to be 23,000 years old. These ancient impressions were found along a prehistoric lakeshore ...
Mike W. Morley receives funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC). Kasih Norman receives funding from the Leakey Foundation and Rock Art Australia. Sue O'Connor receives funding from the ...
A detail shot of Mary Ann Unger's "Across the Bering Strait" (1992–94), currently on view at Berry Campbell in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood through May 17 (photo Hrag Vartanian/Hyperallergic) ...