Prehistory

Prehistoric children’s remains show syphilis-like disease spread through ancient Vietnam - study

Researchers have for decades believed that of these diseases, only syphilis could be transmitted congenitally, lending to the assumption that syphilis began with Christopher Columbus’ journeys.

Dr. Melandri Vlok and Ms. Minh Tran conducting radiographic analysis on child skeletons from Man Bac, April 11, 2026.
The Krasheninnikov Volcano erupts on August 3, 2025.

The supervolcano that once destroyed Japan's civilization is refilling, scientists say

Migration to South America.

Researchers rethink how humans populated the Americas after new find

A REPLICA of the remains of a more than 3-million-year-old female hominid known as "Lucy" at the National Museum in Addis Ababa August 7, 2007.

A newly discovered species complicates the human origin story


Major genomic study reveals humanity's longest prehistoric migration from Africa to South America

Reduction in genetic diversity in indigenous populations may have reduced their capacity to combat diseases.

Migration to South America.

World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain

Researchers suggest the pebble may represent one of the earliest human facial symbolizations in prehistory.

 World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

When Pterosaurs ruled Brazil's sky

In 'Pterosaurs of Brazil', paleontologist Luiz Eduardo Anelli highlights four species with unique characteristics, such as enormous crests and colossal heads.

 When Pterosaurs ruled Brazil's sky.

Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones

New findings suggest ancient cultural exchange between southern Texas tribes and the Aztecs.

 Unknown, ancient Texan hunter-gatherers made musical instruments from human bones. Illustration.

Saudi Arabia was a green oasis 8 million years ago, study reveals

Fossil evidence shows existence of elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles thriving in environments rich in rivers and lakes.

 Wadi Al-Disah in the Tabuk region is one of the most famous valleys in western Saudi Arabia.

Hunter-Gatherers crossed 100 km of open sea to settle ancient Malta

Archaeologists find evidence that hunter-gatherers crossed over 100 kilometers of open sea to reach Malta 8,500 years ago.

 Malta’s coastline.

29,000-year-old child 'Pangpond' changes Thailand's prehistory

The child skeleton was unearthed in a cave at the Tham Din archaeological site within Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, which is known for its prehistoric rock art.

 Meet 'Pangpond': The 29,000-year-old hild changing Thailand's prehistory.

The 'Sistine Chapel of prehistory': How a 21,000-year-old cave transformed our view of ancient art

Discovered on December 18, 1994, by three amateur speleologists, the Chauvet Cave changed our understanding of prehistoric peoples.

 Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, a facsimile of Chauvet Cave in Ardeche, France. Image: RudiErnst.