The Wild Tale of the Cerutti Mastodon, a Fossil That Could Rewrite the Human Story
The Cerutti Mastodon, found near San Diego, shows signs of being butchered 130,000 years ago—but by who? Or what?
The massive supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago has been blamed for nearly killing off our species. The emerging truth is much more interesting.
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How Indonesia’s Toba Volcano Changed Human Evolution
The massive supervolcano eruption 74,000 years ago has been blamed for nearly killing off our species. The emerging truth is much more interesting.
When Did Dogs Become Our Best Friends?
A poignant, 2,000-year-old burial in northern Italy could be the latest evidence of an ancient friendship.
Where Did Humans Evolve? (Probably Not Where You’re Thinking)
For decades, East Africa was considered the birthplace of our species. Fossils from Morocco suggest otherwise.
How the Great Lakes Formed—And the Mystery of Who Watched It Happen
Skilled hunters adapted to the changing landscape and left tantalizing clues to who they were.
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