For decades, scientists assumed that the first modern humans to arrive in Europe, around 45,000 years ago, quickly evolved pale skin to adapt to the region’s dim sunlight. The logic seemed ...

Ancient Magdalenians practiced cannibalism, consuming enemies and possibly loved ones, revealing prehistoric violence.

The Nazis chased ancient myths and occult power—but their twisted “science” led to something far darker. How did ...

University of Ferrara researchers in Italy have examined how European skin, eye and hair pigmentation evolved over the past ...

Credit: Institut Català de Paleoecologia Humana i Evolució Social Human remains discovered in a cave in Poland have revealed that ancient European groups cannibalized the dead in an act of war.

Ancient DNA analysis provides new insights into our linguistic roots. Where did the Indo-European language family originate?

A Roman-era bridge was discovered in the ancient city of Elefsina, west of Athens during works for a suburban railway line.

Where lies the origin of the Indo-European language family? Researchers contribute a new piece to this puzzle. They analyzed ancient DNA from 435 individuals from archaeological sites across Eurasia ...

Once dubbed 'Europe's North Korea,' this country is now a stunning Mediterranean destination brimming with beautiful beaches, ...