Human Origins
5 articles
Dating Paleolithic Cave Art: The Chronometric Toolkit
A red ochre block, discovered in South Africa's Blombos Cave, was precisely dated to 77,000 years ago using luminescence, revealing an artistic impulse far older than many believed possible.
Evolutionary Leap to Human Consciousness: What Everyone Gets Wrong
The very definition of consciousness, and which creatures we deem worthy of moral consideration, is being fundamentally reshaped by new insights into subcortical brain functions.
Archaeological Surveys: Why Transparency and Standards Matter
In many archaeological reports, the complete absence of information on survey effectiveness makes it impossible to truly evaluate claims about the presence, density, or character of ancient materials.
Neanderthal-Human Interactions: The Love Story Everyone Gets Wrong
An ancient jawbone recovered from Peştera cu Oase, a Romanian cave, revealed a human individual whose genetic makeup indicated a Neanderthal ancestor as recent as four to six generations prior, offeri
Rakhigarhi yields three ancient skeletons for DNA analysis
Three complete human skeletons, nearly 5,000 years old, have been transferred to a Kolkata laboratory, setting the stage for DNA analysis and facial reconstruction that could redefine India's ancient