Recent discoveries in archaeology have unveiled a previously unknown civilization that could fundamentally alter our understanding of human history. This civilization’s unique characteristics and ...

Read about the volcano that some believe almost wiped humans off the planet Donald R. Prothero Our story begins on a very bad day about 74,000 years ago. The planet was starting to move out of one of ...

In a world where we seem to have less and less in common with our neighbors, it’s crucial to focus on what we share. So, here’s an easy one: We’re all human. But wait — what does that mean? Beyond the ...

Deep in the Amazon, the forest hides everything. Now there’s a way to see through it. Ruins of the 18th-century Portuguese village that surrounded the Príncipe da Beira Royal Fortress. COSTA MARQUES, ...

FOR almost all of human existence, our species has been roaming the planet, living in small groups, hunting and gathering, moving to new areas when the climate was favourable, retreating when it ...

Head lice are considered a nuisance — a pest to be evicted from the hair on your head or the head of a loved one with a special comb or shampoo. But there's more to lice than their elimination. These ...

Horses are majestic, sentient, intelligent, and highly sensitive animals who are used in a wide variety of situations involving humans. The bond between horses and humans has spanned time and many ...