Central Asia identified as a key region for human ancestors: it was a key route for some of the earliest hominin migrations
In medieval Norway, high-class people – especially women– were taller and had stronger bones, according to buried remains
Climate-driven changes to food availability were a factor behind dramatic historical events that led the oasis city of Palmyra in Syria to its ultimate demise
Archaeologist Sturt Manning (Cornell University) narrows on date of Thera eruption; the study has been published in PLoS ONE
What ancient dung reveals about Epipaleolithic animal tending: a study about Abu Hureyra, published on PLoS One
Analysis of everyday tools suggests a more complex picture and continuity after the Mycenean invasion in Crete
Boomerangs were used to shape the edges of stone tools used by Australian Indigenous communities; a new study finds
Oldest DNA from domesticated American horse lends credence to shipwreck folklore; the study has been published on PLoS One
High-status Danish Vikings wore exotic beaver furs; identified by ancient proteins, fur was important as a trade and status item
Perceptions of happy and sad music may not be universal across cultures, a new research published on PLOS One finds
