Early humans first used fire to preserve meat from predators and spoilage, rather than for cooking, new research shows.

Archaeologists have spent the past 60 years trying to understand where the skull fits in human evolution, and it seems there ...

Archaeologists in Virginia unearthed four skeletons, including one with a bullet in the spine, and three amputated legs.

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Did prehistoric humans know that smoking meat could preserve it and extend its shelf life? Researchers from the Alkow ...

Once a month, retiree Abbey Carpenter leads volunteers through a field of dunes near the border, searching for the remains of ...

A study reveals that amaranth seeds, rich in protein, calcium and iron, strengthen bones, prevent cell damage and improve ...

But even with that intriguing backstory in mind, I can't help what my eyeballs latch onto. The typewriter is a familiar ...

An analysis of bones from ancient people who once lived in Colombia has discovered DNA that does not directly connect them to ...

Discovered by local farmer Ronnie Simison, the 5,000-year-old tomb revealed a treasure trove of human bones and artefacts ... thanks to almost £358,000 in fresh funding, a community trust ...

From the 12th to the 17th century, physicians across Europe prescribed powdered mummy as a cure-all for ailments ranging from internal bleeding and broken bones ... that only fresh human remains ...