Discover interesting facts about the origin of the human species and what makes us different from our ape cousins.

Humans, known for their unparalleled adaptability, have thrived in diverse environments ranging from rainforests to deserts ...

Fire is an ancient natural phenomenon that has shaped our planet for more than 400 million years. It alters habitats, affects ...

This study could be pivotal in our understanding of when, how, and why our ancestors embarked on their big move.

Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra ...

Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra. That ...

From prehistoric sunscreen to a brain that turned to glass, we've learned some surprising new facts about human history ...

Molecular sleuthing has tied the more‑than‑146,000‑year‑old Harbin cranium, known as "Dragon Man," to this hidden branch of humanity.