Archaeologists are uncovering toolkits and watercraft that do not sit neatly inside the familiar story of slow, linear progress from scattered foragers to settled farmers. Instead, these finds hint at ...

In a research facility in Manila, microscopic grooves on ancient stone tools are challenging one of archaeology’s ...

He lived hundreds of thousands of years ago, eking out an existence in what is today central China. Sporting a squat neck and a big brain, he likely wielded tools made of stone and hunted or scavenged ...

The ancient ˁAin Samiya cup is one of the most remarkable finds of the Intermediate Bronze Age.

A tiny silver goblet discovered decades ago in the Judean Hills might hold the oldest known depiction of cosmic creation – and the scenes etched into its surface tell a surprisingly peaceful story.

Many people have a tiny slice of Neanderthal DNA, evidence of interbreeding between the species and ancient human ancestors. Two new studies suggest that interbreeding occurred during a limited period ...

A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years.

Humans have been getting ink for at least 5,200 years. Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs. The remains of the intricately tattooed body ...

Baklava consists of fine layers of pastry dough, often filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey. Izzet Keribar/Getty Images Efkan Güllü’s family has been in the business of baklava for more ...