Walking on two legs has long been considered a milestone in human evolution and one of our most defining characteristics.

For decades, the narrative of early human history has been meticulously pieced together through archaeological digs, genetic analysis of modern populations, and the study of ancient remains. We've ...

The museum’s groundbreaking Hall of Human Origins centers around the adaptations that set early humans apart Jack Tamisiea What does it mean to be human? This question, deceptively simple and imbued ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A digital reconstruction of a million-year-old skull suggests humans may have diverged from our ancient ancestors 400,000 years ...

Could a Moroccan cave hold a crucial piece of the puzzle of human origins? Hominin fossils dating back 773,000 years discovered in the country are bringing new evidence to the debate about the last ...

An old skull discovered in Hubei province, China, is providing new insights into the timeline of human evolution. The fossil, known as Yunxian 2, dates back about 1 million years and has recently ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. The excavation team at Olorgesailie finds multiple layers of handaxes and other ancient artifacts, indicating where early humans were making, ...

Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species. Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens ...

Our DNA reveals extinct "ghost lineages" that shaped human evolution, painting a complex, "braided stream" of history rather than a simple progression. These ancient groups, leaving no fossils, ...

"Originally published in January 2019 by The Bodley Head in the United Kingdom. First U.S. edition: May 2019"--Title page verso NHMAIN copy Purchased with Adopt-a-Book funds. "When we talk about human ...