There, a son named Elmesu carved a heartfelt message to his dad on a clay tablet, wishing him a long and happy life.

By studying proteins preserved in teeth, researchers determined the sex of four Paranthropus robustus individuals that lived ...

Tracks from two humanlike species crossing paths in ancient Africa shed light on the tale of our specialized locomotion.

Cutting-edge imaging technologies are helping archaeologists uncover the secrets of vast outdoor sites, revealing the rich ...

A system of thousands of ridges and canals across a floodplain in southern Iraq has long been believed to be the remnant of a ...

A new exhibit at the Kelowna Art Gallery explores African history andlegend using Lego. Building Black Civilizations: Journey ...

Scientists have identified a new pod of ancient people who lived near the land bridge between North America and South America ...

A new study argues that ancient rattles unearthed in Syria aren’t musical instruments, but toys used to entertain infants.

Although they didn’t have access to modern, sophisticated beauty creams, women in ancient Africa were known for their smooth, flawless skins and brilliant white smiles. Having to survive the ...

The peninsula in Western Australia’s north is home to between one and two million pieces of Aboriginal rock art believed to be up to 50,000 years old. The draft decision released overnight said ...

Small pieces of tooth enamel from deep in a South African cave have begun to reveal secrets held for 2 million years by a ...

GENEVA, (IANS) – The World Health Organization on October 6 issued an alert for four “contaminated” India-made medicines, used in the Gambia and found to contain chemicals that are toxic and ...