Was blood a factor in the demise of the Neanderthals? New research is showing that Homo sapiens underwent huge changes in ...

People lived in many parts of the Old World by then but had not yet reached Australia or the Americas. The bulk of the human ...

Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big ...

A group of scientists has found clues in blood groups that explain how modern humans managed to survive and expand from ...

Ask students to step into the past to better understand the present. Can ancient drama heal contemporary campus divides? That’s what one small liberal arts college believes. Kenyon College in Ohio is ...

Iron Maiden have written songs about dinosaurs, the Second World War and many, many things in between. So, here’s the history of Planet Earth as told through the metal legends’ lyrics.

When you think of a vending machine, things like snacks, sodas, or even pharmaceutical supplies may come to mind. But you ...

In its inaugural guide to the 25 best places to visit this year, BBC Travel has spotlighted Jordan as a destination that not only offers "unforgettable" experiences but also exemplifies sustainability ...

The study, which is the first of its kind, evaluates the historical knowledge of leading AI models such as ChatGPT-4, Llama, ...

Ahead of its 49th annual Showcase event (24th- 25th February 2025) BBC Studios have announced the pre-sale of the BBC Studios ...

Tens of thousands of years ago, an extraordinary chapter in the story of humanity unfolded. Two distinct branches of the human family tree—modern humans and Neanderthals—crossed paths in a meeting ...

One of the most prominent examples of dark tourism today is Chernobyl, the site of a catastrophic nuclear disaster. On the 26th April 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant released ...