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 ...

A uniquely preserved prehistoric mudhole could hold the oldest-ever human footprints on the Arabian Peninsula, scientists say ...

The arrival of modern humans in Australia around 60,000 years ago has long been shrouded in mystery and debate. Recent ...

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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 ...

A groundbreaking genetic study confirms modern humans arrived in Australia approximately 60,000 years ago, settling a ...

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 ...

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) ...