A neolithic burial chamber in Carnac, France (Mark Cartwright/Creative Commons) (CN) — Early humans experienced a rapid population collapse across large parts of Europe five thousand years ago, the ...

One small artifact opened up a world of discovery of a Neolithic civilization with a remarkably advanced social structure.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Researchers at a dig site in Spain discovered tools from some of the first farmers, possibly dating back ...

A circle of massive Neolithic pits near Stonehenge has been confirmed to have been created by early humans, archaeologists announced in late November. The Durrington Circle comprises some 20 pits that ...

Simon Fraser University, the Greek Ministry of Culture, and the University of Bologna have conducted an isotope study on the ...

A 7.5-foot-tall statue of a man clutching his penis with both hands was uncovered in an ancient site. The statue could be about 11,000 years old, meaning it would be older than the pyramids and ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The remains date to over 7,000 years ago, but not all of the individuals in the cave appear intentionally buried. Reading time 2 minutes Archaeologists studying ancient human remains in a Spanish cave ...

While 'surgical' practices such as trepanations are well attested since the first stages of the European Neolithic, the amputation of limbs in Prehistoric periods has not been well-documented until ...

Bottomless stone bowl, plate, and batons, and small bowl containing animal figurines with heads in limestone rings (left) and stone animal figurines (right) Since the first stone structures were ...