Our ancient ancestors died out thousands of years ago, leaving behind nothing but fossils, a few scattered artefacts, and lingering traces in our DNA. For the last 40,000 years, Homo sapiens have been ...

MailOnline has asked the experts what the world might look like if the Neanderthals and Denisovans hadn't gone extinct.

When Homo sapiens appeared some 300,000 years ago, at least six other human species already shared the planet. Here, in the studio of paleoartist John Gurche, are model representations of those ...

And perhaps of the world – dates back to over 42,000 years ago. Carved by a mammoth zanna and 70 cm long, it was found in the ...

The new dating of an object found decades ago in Poland reinforces the idea that early humans in Central Europe had ...

In 2010, scientists found the first evidence of another hominin subspecies, known as the Danisovans. Now, they’ve identified ...

(CN) — A boomerang made from a mammoth’s tusk pulled from a Polish cave could be one of the oldest known examples of a ...

The ancient boomerang wasn't found alone; it lay alongside a human phalanx—a small bone from either a finger or a toe.

Neanderthals have long been the subject of intense scientific debate. This is largely because we still lack clear answers to ...

Scientists explore the mystery of Neanderthal extinction. A new theory links their disappearance to the Laschamp event. This ...

Tom Hanks, beyond his iconic roles, harbors a profound love for literature. Discover the books that have shaped his world, ...