This evidence poses the question of why current human populations are predominantly descended from the latest “out of Africa” ...

The discovery of ancient human cousins has long stirred wonder and debate. Early Neanderthal remains offered a glimpse into our distant past, prompting questions about how they lived and whether they ...

One of the earliest known human burials unearthed in Skhul Cave was a cross between modern humans and Neanderthals with an ...

A new documentary brings early human history to life with a "scientifically accurate" collection of hyper-real 3D models.

Neanderthals in two Israeli caves used distinct meat-cutting methods, hinting at cultural food traditions passed down through ...

Braces, rubber bands, even jaw surgery—millions endure them in pursuit of a straighter smile. But were misaligned smiles ...

In 1929, archaeologists discovered the 140,000-year-old skeleton of a young girl in Skhūl Cave. The researchers believed her ...

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

Neanderthals had a taste for fat, and they worked hard to get it. Long before humans built cities or invented writing, these ...

If you regularly experience headaches, dizziness, balance problems and blurred vision, our Neanderthal cousins could be to ...

New research suggests Chiari Malformation Type 1, a serious brain disorder, may result from Neanderthal genes passed down ...

Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...