A new study looks into the deep past of dogs. More than 3,000 years ago, in what is now Kazakhstan, six dogs were laid carefully in the ground. Were they beloved pets? Sacrifices, since they seem to ...

For over six centuries, the Shroud of Turin has been a cherished Christian artifact. Millions have gazed upon this faint image of a crucified man, seeing the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth, while ...

New DNA evidence from nine prehistoric skeletons in South Africa challenges long-held beliefs about how early human populations moved and evolved in the region. The remains, discovered at the Oakhurst ...

Two landmark genomic studies have unveiled unprecedented details about prehistoric human migrations, including the longest known journey from North Asia to South America and the largest genetic ...

The study of ancient DNA has revolutionised our understanding of human history, enabling scientists to decipher complex population dynamics over tens of thousands of years. By analysing genetic ...