Neanderthal remains discovery challenges history of ancient human relatives
One of the "last" Neanderthal individuals has been found in a cave in France, revealing a previously unknown lineage.
Unique Prehistoric site reveals "surprising" clues on Neanderthal behavior
The site, located at an altitude of around 2,200 feet, preserves evidence of Neanderthal occupation during a poorly known period.
"Major" archaeological development may help rewrite early human history
Researchers have used an innovative technique to shed new light on a series of Neanderthal fireplaces created around 50,000 years ago.
Face of Neanderthal woman revealed 75,000 years later
The facial reconstruction is based on the remains of a Neanderthal excavated from an iconic archaeological site.
Neanderthals "more human" than generally assumed, says living space study
Traditionally, experts assumed that Neanderthal behavior was less complex than that of our own species.
Hundreds of mammoth bones and prehistoric remains found in "Paradise Cave"
The cave, described as an "important" archaeological site, appears to have been frequented by both Neanderthals and modern humans.
Humans hunted and butchered a cave lion 48,000 years ago, skeleton suggests
The findings represent the "earliest direct evidence of a large predator being hunted and killed in human history," researcher Gabriele Russo told Newsweek.
Bones stored in box for decades turn out to be Neanderthal remains
Researchers have identified the remains of at least three Neanderthals who lived more than 50,000 years ago from bones found at a cave site.
Neanderthal discovery reveals how they smashed skeletons to eat marrow
Researchers have uncovered evidence of a group of Neanderthals that hunted deer around 60,000 years ago.
Sex surge between early human species explained in new study
Changes in climate shifted vegetation and the overall habitat, meaning the paths of two ancient human subspecies crossed quite often.
Archaeologists find Ice Age axe so large it's difficult to pick up
"We're not entirely sure why people were making these massive handaxes as they seem too big to be easily used," archaeologist Letty Ingrey told Newsweek.
Neanderthals cannibalized juveniles, archaeologists discover
Cannibalism does not appear to have been widespread among Neanderthals but evidence from a site in Spain shows that among some groups it was more common.
Oldest Neanderthal engravings ever found add to mystery of ancient humans
Scientists have found that markings on a cave wall in France were deliberately made by Neanderthals more than 57,000 years ago.
Neanderthal DNA could be to blame for your poor immune system
Researchers have found that Neanderthal DNA can affect our development, metabolism and immune systems.
"Extraordinary" Neanderthal discovery reveals secrets of human evolution
Scientist tells Newsweek that Altamura Man research is "of enormous interest for our knowledge of Neanderthals, ourselves as a species and human evolution."
Neanderthals that decorated their caves with giant skulls discovered
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare collection of over 35 large herbivore skulls in a Neanderthal cave, which may represent some kind of hunting shrine.
Neanderthals were smart, sophisticated, creative—and misunderstood
Tantalizing new findings suggest that Neanderthals, our human cousins, are a lot like us. How, then, did we manage to win the evolutionary competition?
Comet to approach Earth for first time since Neanderthals lived
The comet, which will not return for another 50,000 years, should be visible with the naked eye in February.
Humans and Neanderthals co-existed longer than previously known: study
The research presents evidence of direct encounters between humans and Neanderthals on a regional scale.
Neanderthal Skull Reveals Secrets of Ancient Community
The skull fragments were discovered at the Abric Romani site near Barcelona where traces of a Neanderthal deer hunters' camp were discovered.
Cold Comfort: Neanderthals Chilled Out in Summer By Heading North
Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals showed remarkable flexibility to environmental changes around them and would travel to where they were most comfortable.
Wooly Mammoth De-extinction Scientist Shares Plan To Create Arctic Elephant
George Church, from the Harvard Medical School, founded a company to bring the wooly mammoth back to life in 2021.
Scientists Show How They Gave A 70,000-Year-Old Neanderthal His Smile
Experts reconstructed the caveman's face from just a fossilized orbital bone.
Excavators Unseal Cave to Look for Clues of Neanderthal Existence
Professor Clive Finlayson who led the expedition, said it was "quite a feeling to know the people who were last in there were Neanderthals."
Neanderthal Remains Uncovered at Famous 'Flower Burial' Site
"In recent years we have seen increasing evidence that Neanderthals were more sophisticated than previously thought," researcher Emma Pomeroy said.
Neanderthals Collected Clam Shells From the Bottom of the Sea to Make Tools
Researchers also found evidence indicating that Neanderthals collected volcanic pumice stones.
Ancient Hominids May Have Helped Protect Humans From Malaria
Research adds to evidence showing how archaic species shaped modern humans.
The 'Last Necklace Made by the Neanderthals' Discovered in Spanish Cave
Researchers say the discovery adds weight to the idea Neanderthals were capable of symbolic behavior.
Study: Humans crossed the Mediterranean Earlier Than Previously Thought
Scientists discovered new evidence that the Greek island of Naxos was inhabited by Neanderthals and humans at least 200,000 years ago—tens of thousands of years earlier than previously believed
Mystery Population of Humans Were Living in Europe 210,000 Years Ago
Skull discovered in a cave in Southern Greece has been identified as Homo sapiens.