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Homo floresiensis was a scavenger, not a hunter, and did not control fire, fossil study finds | Archaeology News Online Magazine
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (392+ words) A fresh study is changing the story of Homo floresiensis, the extinct human relative known as the "hobbit." Scientists now think these small hominins did not hunt dwarf elephants or use fire as often as once believed. Instead, they likely…...
Study suggests all Homo naledi skeletons from South African cave are female | Archaeology News Online Magazine
1+ week, 4+ day ago (615+ words) Archaeologists have recovered thousands of fossils from South Africa's Rising Star cave system over the past decade, revealing one of the most unusual human relatives ever found. Now a new study has added another surprise. After analyzing ancient proteins preserved…...
DNA reveals rare dwarfism in teenager who lived in Italy 12, 000 years ago
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) Archaeology News Online Magazine DNA reveals rare dwarfism in teenager who lived in Italy 12, 000 years ago An international research team has confirmed the earliest known genetic diagnosis in an anatomically modern human, identifying a rare skeletal disorder in a prehistoric…...
South African San rock art shows evidence of trance dances and initiation rituals
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (517+ words) Archaeology News is an international online magazine that covers all aspects of archaeology. Our commitment is to provide you with up-to-date information, enriching educational content, and a plethora of resources, delving into the fascinating realm of archaeological discoveries. South African…...
Casablanca fossils dated 773, 000 years back reveal African origin of last common ancestor of humans and Neanderthals
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (621+ words) Archaeology News is an international online magazine that covers all aspects of archaeology. Our commitment is to provide you with up-to-date information, enriching educational content, and a plethora of resources, delving into the fascinating realm of archaeological discoveries. Casablanca fossils…...
New Dmanisi fossil study suggests multiple human species left Africa 1. 8 million years ago
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (352+ words) Archaeology News Online Magazine New Dmanisi fossil study suggests multiple human species left Africa 1. 8 million years ago Recent studies on fossils found at the Dmanisi archaeological site in the Republic of Georgia are changing the way scientists have understood the…...
Over 1, 000 silver and gold coins recovered from the legendary 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (225+ words) A remarkable discovery has been made off the east coast of Florida, where divers have recovered more than 1, 000 gold and silver coins from one of the most famous shipwrecks in the Americas'the 1715 Treasure Fleet. The discovery, made this summer by…...