Articles about Anthropology

A team of archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery in China, unearthing a cache of sophisticated stone tools that are estimated to be around 160,000 years old. The tools, which include knives, scrapers, and awls, are remarkably advanced, challenging the conventional understanding of human ...

The human evolutionary journey has long been a subject of interest and study, with scientists working tirelessly to unravel the mysteries of our past. A recent breakthrough in the field of paleoanthropology has shed new light on the origins of humanity, with a study identifying a new species as the ...

The discovery of Homo naledi in 2013 sparked widespread interest among scientists and the general public due to its unique mix of primitive and modern characteristics. Researchers have been studying the fossils found in the Dinaledi Chamber, a cave system in South Africa's Cradle of Humankind, a UNE...

The hobbit, a diminutive human ancestor measuring just 3 feet 7 inches tall, was first discovered in 2004 on the Indonesian island of Flores. Since then, scientists have been fascinated by the species' unique characteristics, including its small brain and primitive features. However, despite extensi...

The remains of the Beachy Head Woman, discovered in 1837, have been a subject of interest for scientists and historians for centuries. The woman's skeleton was found at the bottom of the cliffs at Beachy Head, a notorious suicide spot in East Sussex, England. The discovery was initially met with exc...

The discovery of 'Little Foot' has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, as it could potentially be a new human ancestor. The team of scientists from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, announced the find on December 14, 2023, after conducting an excavation...