Discover who Nigerians are descended from: indigenous West African populations spanning 371 ethnic groups with 65,000+ years ...

New research indicates that humans shaped their environments through hunting and controlled use of fire tens of thousands of years before agriculture emerged. According to the study’s co-authors, the ...

Clues from studies of ancient plants and animals have helped archaeologists pin down where the last Neanderthals found refuge ...

When people think of ancient civilizations in South Asia, the Harappans often come to mind. But what if signs of human life ...

Today, trans people face politicization of their lives and vilification from politicians, media and parts of broader society.

If you're craving some outdoor adventure this coming spring, there's one European hiking trail that you shouldn't miss if you ...

Archaeologists excavating at Tadım Fortress and Höyük in eastern Turkey have unearthed a remarkable stone seal dating back 7,500 years, pushing evidence of organized settlement in the Elazig region ...

The legendary “Little Foot” fossil may be an entirely new human ancestor. An international team of scientists led by ...

Erich von Däniken, the Swiss author whose books on the extraterrestrial origins of ancient civilizations brought him both ...

​​Rivers may seem as old as the hills, but they have life cycles just like other natural features do. Many grow and make ...