Exploring the captivating world of early African metallurgy unveils a treasure trove of information about Africa’s ...

Ancient metallurgy has long provided critical insights into the technological and cultural evolution of past societies. In recent years, isotope analysis has emerged as a powerful tool in elucidating ...

When Kevin Hatala asks his students on the first day of class, “What are the characteristics that make us human?” the first response they tend to give is opposable thumbs. “But if you look at our hand ...

Recent archaeogeophysical surveys in the cultural landscape of Masouleh, northern Iran, have revealed preliminary evidence of extensive ancient metal-smelting operations, shedding new light on the ...

Hundreds of fossilized human footprints made between 5,760 and 19,100 years ago have been discovered in Africa, shedding light on what life was like in ancient communities, according to a new study.

An illustration of Late Devonian animals swimming in the water. About 350 million years ago, long before the dinosaurs stalked the planet, a gigantic fish with deadly fangs hunted river waters on the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 1985, geneticists achieved a major archeological breakthrough ...

Having a deep sense of history is a positive force for sustainable development in modern Africa. This entails knowledge and its rigorous applications. Africa is a rich storehouse of historical and ...

Millions of years ago, a fiery plume rising from Earth’s mantle reshaped continents, closing ancient seas and lifting land that would forever change life on our planet. This upheaval forged a bridge ...

Rosie is a freelance writer living in London. She has covered everything from ancient Egyptian temples to exciting medical breakthroughs, but she particularly enjoys writing about wildlife, ...

In 2025, scientists achieved a remarkable breakthrough by sequencing the complete genome of an ancient Egyptian male whose remains were discovered at Nuwayrat, a site located about 170 miles south of ...

In October 2015, scientists reconstructed the genome of a 4,500-year-old man who lived in Ethiopia. It was the first time that anyone had created a complete genetic snapshot of an African from an ...