Some of the oldest coastal human occupations in West Africa, preserved in the sites Bargny 1 and 3 (Senegal), and associated with classic Middle Stone Age (MSA)
Magnetic resonance imaging sheds light on history without destroying fragile finds: Ancient Roman harbour wooden structures analysed
Norwegian Christmas traditions: a rich cultural heritage shaped by food, drink and nature, a study in culture and science
Earliest deep-cave ritual compound in Southwest Asia discovered: evidence for a ritual gathering at the Manot Cave, in Galilee, 35,000 years ago
Bad weather led the Zuytdorp, a Dutch ship, into Western Australian coast; it was likely due to a storm and not bad navigation
Iberian Neolithic societies had a deep knowledge of archery techniques and materials, according to a new study in Scientific Reports
Genetic study of native beaked hazelnut (Corylus cornuta) challenges misconceptions about how ancient Indigenous peoples used the land
Conclave, a movie by Edward Berger, follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope
Archaeological remains at Swan Point and Hollembaek Hill, Alaska, show that people and the ancestors of today’s dogs began forming close relationships as early as 12,000 years ago
A new study about how people in the ancient Mesopotamian region (within modern day Iraq) experienced emotions in their bodies thousands of years ago