As if Neanderthals weren’t already mysterious enough, groundbreaking research adds a startling new layer to our understanding ...

The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Fossil remains of an ancient hominin has been discovered in a quarry in Morocco. The remains are from a time when modern ...

Humans and our ancestors have been exposed to lead for 2 million years, but the toxic metal may have actually helped our species to develop language — giving us a key advantage over our Neanderthal ...

Clues from studies of ancient plants and animals have helped archaeologists pin down where the last Neanderthals found refuge ...

A collection of bones from Casablanca holds important new clues to the origins of modern humans and Neanderthals.

S ome groups of European Neanderthals may have lost the ability to make fire during the colder periods of their existence. As ...