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Scientists discovered that Stone Age people across Europe were more connected than we thought, sharing genes and culture 30,000 years ago. A woman's DNA from a French cave shows that ancient Europeans traveled and mixed far more than experts believed possible.
Scientists in Sweden discovered a 7,000-year-old child's grave containing traces of a deerskin outfit and a woodpecker feather headdress. A new technique reveals how ancient communities honored their loved ones with elaborate, colorful burial ceremonies.
Ancient crosses and dots carved into Stone Age figurines show the same complexity as early Mesopotamian writing, revealing our ancestors may have been communicating sophisticated ideas tens of thousands of years earlier than we thought. This discovery rewrites what we know about human communication.
Ancient hunter-gatherers crossed 85 kilometers of open Mediterranean Sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago, over 1,000 years earlier than previously known. The discovery is rewriting what we thought Stone Age peoples could accomplish.
Archaeologists in Sweden discovered an exceptionally well-preserved Stone Age dog skeleton, carefully laid to rest with a polished bone dagger 5,000 years ago. The rare find offers a touching glimpse into the deep bond between ancient humans and their canine companions.