The textbook version of human evolution has long held that Homo erectus was the pioneering species to venture beyond Africa's borders around 1.8 million years ago. However, new analysis of five skulls ...

For decades, the story seemed settled: one early human species left Africa and spread across the world. But a new study ...

A new study combining genetic, palaeoecological, and archaeological evidence has unveiled the Persian Plateau as a pivotal geographic location serving as a hub for Homo sapiens during the early stages ...

The Manot skull fragment, which lacks a brow ridge and jaw, has distinctly Homo sapien features, but also hints of Neanderthal characteristics. The authors were careful not to over-interpret their ...

The original evolution of hominins (modern humans and their evolutionary ancestors since the split with other great apes) took place in Africa about 7 million years ago, based on the fossil record.

The analysis of dental remains from Dmanisi in the Republic of Georgia has important implications regarding the balance and ...

Scientists have found evidence of several waves of migration by looking at the genetic signatures of human interbreeding with Neanderthals. By Carl Zimmer Hundreds of thousands of years ago, our ...

Homo erectus – which this skull belonged to – was the first hominin species to leave Africa, around 2.1 million years ago. New research shows that when Homo erectus migrated from Africa the climate ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There’s a recurring mystery surrounding early human migration ...

Scientists have found early human migrants left Africa for Eurasia, across the Sinai peninsula and on through Jordan, over 80-thousand years ago. Researchers have proved there was a 'well-watered ...