A Journey of Interspecies Surprises
Archaeologists have uncovered the longest known trackway of ancient human fossil footprints, offering evidence of interactions between an adult and a child, and the presence of megafauna.
Field Notes
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Tapping Into Ancient Soundscapes
An archaeologist shares the results of new research on musical instruments in Southern Africa.
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Can Archaeology Dogs Smell Ancient Time?
Researchers show that with proper training, dogs can help scholars discover human and animal remains from bygone centuries.
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What Orangutans Taught Me About Motherhood
After observing great apes in Borneo, an anthropologist reflects on being raised by a single mother—and on how women learn to be good moms.
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The Enduring Mystery of the Human-Horse Story
New archaeological research sheds light on early horse domestication.
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Neanderthals Traversed Vast Distances
Stone tools reveal the expansive regions connecting Europe to Asia covered by our explorer cousins.