In the last decade, archaeologists have learned to read the genetic traces that ancient humans and Neanderthals left not only ...

Are these some of the earliest weapons in human history? History Hit’s Tristan Hughes speaks to Dr Annemieke Milks, Researcher at the University of Reading, about the significance of the Schöningen ...

New genetic research suggests centuries of human persecution may have selected for calmer behavior in Italy's rare Apennine ...

The cave is low and dark, and it is dug into limestone on a little island in the Baltic Sea where the wind blows salt from ...

Wildlife biologists use population surveys, harvest data, and models to adjust hunting seasons yearly, keeping animal ...

Cats didn’t become house pets because humans needed them. They didn’t herd animals, pull carts, or guard property.

From Nordic lullabies to Grimm’s fairytales, the wolf has always haunted the edges of human history. Even today, wolves would ...

From Santa’s reindeer and the Hanukkah armadillo to some very festive sea worms, our changing world is changing life for ...

Bones and tools found in a Sri Lankan cave show how Homo sapiens adapted to dense rainforest environments as early as 45,000 years ago. NOVA is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, ...

We, humans, treat animals like animals, so why should we be surprised when we treat humans like animals? If only we could bring ourselves to like animals.

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Discover which species star in “The 12 Days of Christmas,” how they live, and whether they’d enjoy life as unusual holiday gifts.