Chemical traces on 60,000-year-old stone arrowheads from South Africa suggest ancient hunters used plant poison.

Traces of a toxic chemical found on 60,000-year-old arrowheads hint at advanced planning by Palaeolithic hunters.

AFRICA: Near the equator, the Sun hurries below the horizon in a matter of minutes. Darkness seeps from the surrounding ...

A fascinating archaeological discovery in South Africa has revealed that humans were using sophisticated poisoned arrows 60,000 years ago, far earlier than previously documented. Chemical analysis of ...

The Romans knew their way around Europe. They also knew how to build with a view. A 2,000-year-old stone wall unearthed in a ...

The ability of the early toolmakers to select high-quality stone, produce sharp flakes, and return to familiar raw-material ...

A newly identified Paleolithic culture in northern China reveals unique stone tools and early ochre processing dating back around 40,000 years. The discovery reshapes timelines for Homo sapiens in ...

Archaeologists in Turkey have found a 12,000-year-old stone pillar with a carved human face—the oldest known example of self-expression and artistry.

The sturdy, well-built structure was likely constructed on dry land at a time when sea levels were much lower than they are ...

The future of Wisconsin's polka tradition depends on young musicians, like 12-year-old Ephraim McMullin, a member of the ...

The modern world offers an abundance of convenience foods. But our Stone Age physiology isn't built for modern diets, which ...

EBENSBURG, Pa. – It’s no secret that Ebensburg’s Old Stone Jail and its Gothic Revival-styled architecture are in need of improvements. The building hasn’t been consistently occupied for more than a ...