In 1997, the Karahan Tepe was discovered, which is believed to be one of the earliest known examples of carvings of human ...

A new study explores the long-debated question of when humans first developed language. Genome-level research suggests early Homo sapiens may have begun using language around 135,000 years ago. While ...

Here are 10 major findings about human ancestors and our close ancient relatives that scientists announced in 2025. A handful ...

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 ...

"Consciousness," although challenging to define, can be thought of as a first-person awareness of one's surroundings and oneself. You sense the world through your eyes, nose, ears and hands, and track ...

Ideas about the global dispersal of Homo sapiens have changed over time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Modern humans now ...

John Gowlett receives funding from PAST Africa and Wenner-Gren Foundation, and his work has previously been supported by The Leverhulme Trust. He is associated with a new series of podcasts on human ...

The first time a computer beat a human chess champion, doomsayers proclaimed it was the beginning of the end. That was nearly three decades ago, and contrary to those dire predictions, humans haven't ...