Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recent archaeological findings have revealed a fascinating aspect of Neanderthal behavior: their penchant for collecting.

Neanderthals may not only have feasted on rhinoceroses, they may also have used their exceptionally hard teeth as specialized ...

An unchartered area in the foothills of the Southern Pyrenees in Spain is providing insights into a poorly known period of Neanderthal history, offering clues that could help archaeologists uncover ...

Cavemen hunted turtles — but not for food, new research suggests. Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 ...

Unexpected toolkit find: Researchers discovered that Neanderthals used rhino teeth as tools, based on fossil wear patterns and experimental replication. Durability advantage: Rhino enamel’s ...

Researchers exhumed “hundreds of thousands” of artifacts. Archaeologists have uncovered surprising facts that challenge previously held notions about Neanderthals thanks to a trove of artifacts found ...

A recent study, published in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology, offers a fascinating look into the butchery practices of Neanderthals, shedding light on their distinct food ...

A cave in Belgium has revealed unsettling evidence that Neanderthals selectively cannibalized outsiders, focusing on women and children. The victims weren’t from the local group and appear to have ...

For years, researchers analyzing traumatic injuries found on Neanderthal fossils believed they had lived dangerous, violent lives. But a new study reveals that early modern humans and Neanderthals ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...