Some 120,000 years ago, in the dry, rugged hills of the Levant, something extraordinary began to happen. Deep inside caves, ...

The two species began burying their dead at roughly the same time and place. Now some archaeologists think competition may have played a role in burials.

Scientists believe individuals of the most recently discovered hominin group (the Denisovans) that interbred with modern day ...

However, Neanderthals tended to bury their dead deeper in caves, whereas H. sapiens were buried in cave entrances or rock ...

Indeed, genetic research shows that many humans have up to 4% Neanderthal DNA. In fact ... the Neander Valley attracted ...

Standing proud in the Museum's Human Evolution gallery are two of the most scientifically accurate reconstructions that exist of a Neanderthal and early modern human. Find out how these lifelike ...

A study published in L'Anthropologie by Professor Ella Been from Ono Academic College and Dr. Omry Barzilai from the ...

A resurgence of interest in our ancient relatives is captivating audiences worldwide, and a German museum is at the forefront ...

As Neanderthals migrated eastwards, they may have encountered Denisovans at times, as well as early modern humans. "Neanderthals and Denisovans may not have had many opportunities to meet," says ...

75,000-Year-Old Female Neanderthal from Cave Where Species ... Persian Plateau Unveiled as Crucial Hub for Early Human Migration out of Africa Mar. 25, 2024 — A new study combining genetic ...

Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch. By Carl Zimmer As soon as you put starch in your mouth ...

Scientists believe individuals of the most recently discovered 'hominin' group (the Denisovans) that interbred with modern day humans passed on some of their genes via multiple, distinct interbreeding ...