neanderthal
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Like Neanderthals, Early Humans Endured a Frigid Europe
Europe was considerably colder 44,000 years ago than previously thought, according to new research. The finding is forcing a rethink about early human migration patterns and where our ancestors preferred to settle.
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Surprising Human Remains From Israeli Quarry Complicate Our Evolutionary Picture
Another wrench has been thrown into our understanding of human origins, thanks to recently discovered remains of an archaic hominin in the Levant. The person or people who left these bones behind over 120,000 years ago may have coexisted with Homo sapiens, according to new research.
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Researchers May Have Found True Identity of Ancient ‘Hobbit’ Species
Anthropologists know of at least two ancient species of tiny humans that lived on the islands of southeast Asia over 50,000 years ago. The origin of these extinct humans is unknown, but new research suggests they’re more closely related to Denisovans and Neanderthals — and, by consequence, modern humans — than previously thought.
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Did Neanderthals Have the Capacity for Verbal Language?
The Neanderthal of popular imagination is a hideous, ape-like being, lumbering around with his or her crude spear. Rarely do we picture this person, or pre-person, engaged in any kind of conversation, beyond the occasional grunt-off over a spoiled piece of meat. But — depending on which archaeologist/linguist you happen to ask — the truth…