Neanderthals
Archaeology
Crete Footprints Estimated to Be 6 Million Years Old
In 2002, researchers who had discovered hominid footprints on the Greek island of Crete discovered they were made an incredible 5.7 million years ago. Now, they say, they are putting back the date even further, making it almost certain...
Archaeology
New Pollen Study Disproves Neanderthal ‘Flower Burial’
Scientists are pointing the finger at an unexpected culprit in the disruption of a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal flower burial: digging bees.
A recent study suggests these little insects might have concealed pollen beneath the remains of a Neanderthal, leading researchers to...
History
Homo Bodoensis: The New Species of Human Ancestor
Scientists have recently named a new species of human ancestor, Homo bodoensis.
Dr. Mirjana Roksandic of the University of Winnipeg in Canada, led a team of researchers in reanalyzing fossils from Africa and Eurasia to precisely define the new species...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Reached Greek Island of Naxos 200,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals and early humans are now believed to have inhabited Naxos 200,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought.
Archaeology
Humans and Neanderthals “Lived Together” 50,000 Years Ago
New research from an Israeli archaeological dig has proven that modern humans and Neanderthals lived together some 50,000 years ago.
Archaeology
Evidence of Cannibalism among Ancient Humans Uncovered
Researchers have recently uncovered compelling evidence of Neanderthals engaging in cannibalistic behavior. This significant finding emerged from an excavation in a cave located in northeastern Spain.
The discovery was officially announced on Friday (June 23) by a team of dedicated...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Created Europe’s Oldest Engravings
Ancient engravings, believed to be the oldest in Europe, were recently discovered in a cave in France that had been closed off for thousands of years. However, it appears that these engravings were not created by our modern human...
Archaeology
Bacteria on Neanderthal Teeth May Help Develop Antibiotics
A recent study suggests that peculiar bacteria found in the teeth of Neanderthals could potentially contribute to the development of innovative antibiotics in the future.
This groundbreaking research focuses on the analysis of dental plaque, both from ancient and modern...
Archaeology
Neanderthals Harvested and Ate Crabs 90,000 Years Ago
Beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, near a Portuguese cave, lies the evidence that Neanderthals were enjoying seafood dinners as far back as 90,000 years ago.
A recent archaeological study has uncovered remnants of brown crab meat in an...
Archaeology
Neanderthal Footprints Found in Spain Could Be 275,000 Years Old
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The first Neanderthal footprints from the Iberian Peninsula discovered last year may have belonged to other members of the genus ‘Homo.’
A little over a year ago, we reported on a large area at the foot of the Asperillo cliff...