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Anthropology.net
MARCH 18, 2025
For decades, the story of modern human origins seemed relatively straightforward: Homo sapiens emerged in Africa roughly 300,000 years ago, evolving as a single, continuous lineage before expanding across the globe. These groups were apart for a million years—longer than modern humans have been on the planet."
Anthropology.net
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Footprints That Rewrite History In the shifting gypsum sands of White Sands National Park in New Mexico, a series of fossilized human footprints have surfaced, casting a striking new light on the ingenuity of Ice Age inhabitants. Historically, it was used by Plains peoples to haul loads across the land, often drawn by horses or dogs.
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Anthropology.net
AUGUST 18, 2024
Archaeologists have long debated the exact paths taken by early modern humans on their journey to Australia. An exciting new discovery 1 from eastern Indonesia, a tiny piece of plant resin, has pushed the timeline back and revealed critical insights into the route early humans might have taken. centimeters across.
Anthropology.net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Hieroglyphic depictions and ritual artifacts reveal that early Egyptians often used animals to represent gods, cosmic forces, or societal ideals. “Understanding how these practices spread and their significance will help us uncover more about the relationship between early humans and their environment.” DOI:10.15184/aqy.2023.784
Anthropology.net
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
More than 46,000 years ago, deep within the caves of what is now northern Spain, a silent drama unfolded between humans and the great beasts of the Ice Age. For centuries, the study of prehistoric life has relied on the fragile remnants of bones and artifacts. “We don’t need bones,” says lead author Gelabert.
Anthropology.net
MAY 2, 2025
” From Artifact to Microhistory The breakthrough lies in how scientists now treat time. Instead of lumping broad historical periods into categories based on ceramics or colonial artifacts, radiocarbon specialists are assembling what they call “microhistories.” “They’re not passive recipients.”
Anthropology.net
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Mountainous regions have long attracted early human populations, but the reasons behind this preference are becoming clearer thanks to new research. The results suggest that these rugged environments were key to human evolution, shedding light on why early human species chose such challenging terrains.
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