Say what you want about the body modification trends of the 21st century, but our prehistoric ancestors did a number to their digits. Men and women of the Palaeolithic era in Western Europe may have ...

Researchers have unearthed new information about the ritualistic practices of prehistoric humans in the Levant, offering evidence that Manot Cave was more than just a shelter—it was a site for ...

Archaeological excavation work at El Mirador site, where archeologists are finding evidence of prehistoric human cannibalism. Some of the roughly 5,700-year-old human bones uncovered at El Mirador ...

In the narrow passageways of prehistoric caves, where torchlight once flickered against limestone walls, a quiet record of ...

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a 5,500-year-old site that served as a hub for ancient ...

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a "unique" human and horse sacrifice ritual at a huge prehistoric burial mound in southern Siberia. The evidence came to light during excavations at the site ...

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An international study has documented post-mortem bone modifications not linked to consumption. Many bone remains deposited in prehistoric caves feature cuts and marks, with the scientific community ...