New research reveals that early humans changed Europe’s landscapes long before farming began, using fire and hunting to alter ecosystems.

Imagine Europe tens of thousands of years ago—thick forests filled with elephants, bison, aurochs, and small groups of humans ...

For decades, scientists have believed our ancestors took up farming some 12,000 years ago because it was a more efficient way of getting food. But a growing body of research suggests that wasn't the ...

A new documentary puts viewers in the shoes of Neanderthals and early humans, giving an intimate glimpse into humans’ ...

Understanding what the environment looked like millions of years ago is essential for piecing together how our earliest ...

New research reveals that scavenging may have helped early humans adapt, expand, and endure tough seasons through smart use ...

For decades, textbooks painted a dramatic picture of early humans as tool-using hunters who rose quickly to the top of the food chain. The tale was that Homo habilis, one of the earliest ...

Life on Earth began in a way that still boggles the mind. Around 4.5 billion years ago, a chemical process called abiogenesis occurred, where life emerged from non-life. Imagine a hot, watery mix of ...