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The field of Science has much to contribute to our understanding of human origins. There is a growing body of scientists who point to ever more reasons for doubting the standard evolutionary story and who provide cause to look in new directions.

Reconstruction of the Piltdown Man hoax hominin by Cicero Moraes et al. Source: (© Cicero Moraes et al.)
5 January, 2024 - 21:38 Gary Manners

Hoax Hominin ‘Piltdown Man’ Could Equally Be ‘Piltdown Woman’

The Piltdown Man scandal is arguably the greatest scientific fraud ever perpetrated in the UK, with faked fossils being claimed as evidence of our earliest ancestor. It is highly likely that an...
Image of an ancient skulls. Source: Alexandra /Adobe Stock
3 January, 2024 - 19:55 Robbie Mitchell

Evaluating the Classification Split Between Neanderthals and Modern Humans (Video)

Exploring the enigmatic aspects of Neanderthal psychology reveals intriguing facets of their cognitive landscape. While understanding an extinct species' psyche is speculative, scholars offer...
Image of a human skull from three perspectives. Source: Liliya/Adobe Stock
29 December, 2023 - 20:00 Robbie Mitchell

Modern Human Brains Have More Neurons Than Neanderthals (Video)

The emergence of anatomically modern humans, Homo sapiens, marked a pivotal moment in human evolution, challenging long-standing debates in paleoanthropology. Approximately 100,000 years ago, a...
Representational image of human teeth used to analyze details about Native American migration. Source: ia_64 / Adobe Stock
19 December, 2023 - 21:52 Nathan Falde

Study of Ancient Teeth Shows Single Native American Migration from Asia

The analysis of human teeth recovered during archaeological excavations has remained a standard means of investigating ancient migration patterns for the last five decades. In fact, this tried-and-...
Illustrative close up portrait of a Neanderthal child. Source: robert/Adobe Stock
16 December, 2023 - 00:57 Robbie Mitchell

What Was It Like to be a Neanderthal Child? (Video)

Neanderthal childhood, once shrouded in mystery, has gradually unfolded through the unearthing of fossilized remains. Recent archaeological revelations paint a vivid picture of the challenges and...
Representative image of a Neanderthal man. Source: sam / Adobe Stock
14 December, 2023 - 21:17 ancient origins

Do Morning People Have Neanderthals to Thank for Being Early Risers?

Are you a morning person? You might have Neanderthals to thank for that! In a revelatory study, scientists have unearthed a fascinating genetic link between modern humans and our Neanderthal...
Very muscular looking AI generated Neanderthal. Source: NorLife/Adobe Stock
11 December, 2023 - 16:00 Robbie Mitchell

The Dark Secrets of Neanderthals' Rapid Extinction (Video)

The abrupt vanishing act of Neanderthals , Europe's exclusive human metapopulation before Homo sapiens, raises perplexing questions about their mysterious and rapid extinction . A recent study sheds...
Portrait of Native American man. Researchers have found Aboriginal Australian ancestry in Native American peoples. Source: Chinnachote / Adobe Stock
10 December, 2023 - 15:57 Robbie Mitchell

Native Americans Share Aboriginal Australian Ancestry (Video)

Recent DNA studies on the peopling of the Americas challenge established narratives, revealing a complex ancestry for Native Americans . The research identifies a surprising link between Native...
Right-handed evolution may have deep roots in our lineage. Source: YouTube Screenshot/PCS Eons
9 December, 2023 - 01:00 Robbie Mitchell

How Humans Became (Mostly) Right-Handed (Video)

The majority of Neanderthals , much like modern Homo sapiens, exhibited a strong preference for using their right hand , as evidenced by the accidental scratches on their teeth. This intriguing...
An illustration depicting a Neanderthal man, providing a glimpse into the fascinating world of Stone Age Scandinavia. Source: Dr_Microbe/Adobe Stock
8 December, 2023 - 00:58 Robbie Mitchell

Stone Age Scandinavia: First People in the North (Video)

In the unforgiving realm of Stone Age Scandinavia (10,000-5,000 BC), resilient pioneers, descendants of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons, emerged as the first inhabitants. Venturing northward, crossing...
The Steinheim skull, discovered alongside elephant and rhinoceros bones, has been dated to between 250,000 and 350,000 years. Source: YouTube Screenshot/Highly Compelling
7 December, 2023 - 00:52 Robbie Mitchell

The Oldest Homo Sapiens Skull Ever Discovered (Video)

The Steinheim skull, found on 24 July 1933 near Steinheim an der Murr, Germany, is a perplexing artifact in paleoanthropology , challenges the established narrative of human evolution. Dating back to...
A new study challenges traditional beliefs about ancient human skin color diversity. Source: YouTubeScreenshot/Highly Compelling
4 December, 2023 - 19:51 Robbie Mitchell

Genetics Drive Ancient Human Skin Color Diversity, Study Says (Video)

A recent study published in the esteemed Journal Science challenges conventional beliefs about the evolution of skin color in ancient humans. Contrary to the notion that dark skin evolved in Africa...
Denisovan fossil, discovered in Laos' Annamite Mountains, redefines their story. Source: ginettigino / Adobe Stock
2 December, 2023 - 15:52 Robbie Mitchell

Unexpected Denisovan Fossil Location Reveals More (Video)

In a surprising turn of events, Denisovan fossils have emerged in an unexpected location, challenging established notions of their habitat. Archaeologists recently uncovered a 160,000 to 130,000-year...
A recent study, outlining what archaeologists consider the oldest known footprints in the United States, is giving rise to new inquiries and overturning established beliefs. Source: YouTube Screenshot/PBS NewsHour
30 November, 2023 - 19:58 Robbie Mitchell

Footprints in New Mexico - The First Humans in North America? (Video)

In the arid expanses of New Mexico's White Sands National Monument, a groundbreaking discovery challenges established notions of human history in North America. Archaeologists, led by David Bustos...
Human evolution was shaped as prehistoric humans interbred with other homininsSource: Gorodenkoff/Adobe Stock
29 November, 2023 - 19:55 Robbie Mitchell

Human Evolution and Interbreeding: When We Met Other Human Species (Video)

Our existence as Homo sapiens is a solitary chapter in the intricate narrative of hominin evolution . Long before we stood as the sole representatives of our lineage, our ancestors engaged with other...
An early human extinction event wiped out Homo erectus, dating back 900,000 years ago. Source: emilio100/Adobe Stock
29 November, 2023 - 00:58 Robbie Mitchell

99% of Ancient Human Population Wiped Out 900,000 Years Ago (Video)

Today, our planet teems with over 8 billion human beings, a staggering contrast to the world 800,000 to 900,000 years ago. Recent scientific revelations illuminate a pivotal juncture in human...
Ötzi Tyrolean Iceman continues to be a perplexing mystery in the realm of archaeology. Source: YouTube screenshot/Ancient Geographic
28 November, 2023 - 16:11 Robbie Mitchell

Ötzi the Iceman: The Archaeological Discovery that Changed Everything (Video)

In the unforgiving terrain of the Alps, a 5,300-year-old saga unfolds as the Tyrolean Iceman, Ötzi , succumbs to a calculated act of violence . Shot from a distance, an arrow pierces him, severing a...
Homo sapiens in Africa. Source: Alan / Adobe Stock.
25 November, 2023 - 00:57 Robbie Mitchell

Why Did Homo Sapiens Take So Long to Leave Africa? (Video)

The lingering question of why modern humans took considerable time to migrate from Africa finds new dimensions in recent discoveries. Contrary to the conventional narrative, the roots of our species...
Did a tribe of cannibals encounter the Denisovans. Source: to_go / Adobe Stock.
23 November, 2023 - 00:53 Robbie Mitchell

Did A Tribe of Cannibals Interbreed with the Denisovans? (Video)

In the untamed landscapes of Island Southeast Asia, scientists investigating the mysterious a group of hominins called the Denisovans have stumbled upon a revelation that challenges conventional...
Neanderthal remains, Shanidar Cave (CC by SA 4.0)
21 November, 2023 - 19:56 Robbie Mitchell

The Life and Death of a Neanderthal (Video)

In the ancient landscapes of what is now Iraq, approximately 50,000 years ago, a Neanderthal named Shanidar 1, or Nandy, navigated a challenging existence. Through the lens of contemporary scientific...
Native American skull of Kennewick Man. Source: YouTube Screenshot / Ancient Geographic.
20 November, 2023 - 19:56 Robbie Mitchell

9000-Year-Old Native American Burial Stunned Experts (Video)

In Southeastern Washington, the discovery of the 9,000-year-old remains, known as Kennewick Man , has captivated paleoanthropologists. This ancient Native American , with a stocky build and standing...
A female prehistoric hunter stands before a mammoth. Source: nsit0108 / Adobe Stock.
18 November, 2023 - 17:52 ancient origins

Men Hunted, Women Gathered… Or Did They?

Prehistoric men hunted; prehistoric women gathered. At least this is the standard narrative written by and about men to the exclusion of women. The idea of “Man the Hunter” runs deep within...
A chimpanzee in contemplation. Source: keks20034 / Adobe Stock.
12 November, 2023 - 13:33 Caleb Strom

Age of the Wise Men: What Distinguishes Homo Sapiens from Apes?

Homo sapiens represents the last of a long line of hominins that once consisted of five different species spanning four continents. Today, we are the last humans, that is, the last of the genus Homo...
Wooly mammoth. Source: thejokercze / Adobe Stock.
4 November, 2023 - 19:56 Robbie Mitchell

Can This Man Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth? (Video)

Since 2015 a visionary geneticist in Boston, Professor George Church of Harvard Medical School, has been at the forefront of a scientific endeavor that challenges the boundaries of possibility. He...

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