anthropology

Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History explores extinction theory of modern humanity's ancestor.

First domesticated 7,000 years ago, scientists have now sequenced the genome of quinoa.

How our mating system and brains left us with a penis/testicle ratio unlike any other primates.

One of the most detailed chronologies of the Maya civilisation at Ceibal, Guatemala, shares a light on its collapses.

Family members were buried carefully but enemies were thrown into graves with disrespect.

Is warfare in our genes or did it arise from civilisation?

A construction crew digging at the football ground of Oregon State University discovered the remains.

Once upon a time, long, long ago, a story was passed from parent to child ... and we still hear it today

Mystery origins of Roman-age decapitated bodies revealed through whole genome analysis.

Archaeologists discover pit of skeletons with amputated left arms.

Two studies show the important role interbreeding had on human evolution.

First genomes of ancient Irish humans shows origin of 'Celtic disease' and blue eyes.

Controversial study shows 14,000-year-old bone has features resembling the most ancient Homo species.

Neanderthal bone development gave them a further projected skull, compared to humans.

Scientists said on Wednesday (January 28) the upper part of the skull, the domed portion without the face or jaws, was unearthed in Manot Cave in Israel's Western Galilee. Scientific dating techniques determined the skull was about 55,000 years old.

Anthropologists have found a rare example of drilling to treat an infection on the lower legs.

Analysis of flints found in a cave occupied by ancient men for half a million years shows regular fire use started between 320,000 and 350,000 years ago.

Scientists using Google Earth, WorldView and GeoEye satellite images to monitor demographic changes.

German scientists have sequenced the genome of a man in the oldest genetic record ever reconstructed

Doubts arise over treatment to flu-infected tribespeople in Simpatia village of Brazil.

According to Brazilian officials, the Amazon tribe have contracted flu, which is potentially deadly to isolated tribes.

Isolated tribe driven away by loggers has made contact with Brazilian officials.

Researchers have mapped out an extensive network of ancient routes across North America passed down through generations

Photographer Jo Farrell is on a quest to capture the last living Chinese women to have survived Lotus Feet foot binding.

Johannesburg's Origins Centre is one of the best museums to learn about the early man, writes Cath Everett

The discovery of early ape Proconsul fossils in Kenya have provided new insights into primate evolution.

Peruvians experimented with cranial surgery 1,000 years ago.