Availing the forensic technology researchers have rebuilt faces of some of the most remote members of the human evolutionary 'family' of ancestors dating back to seven million years.
Our Ancestors Possessed Much Smaller Brains Than It was Thought
An ancient ancestor of ours was mentally less advanced than expected about 29 millions years ago, a new study by a Duke University primatologist has revealed.
An ancient ancestor of ours was mentally less advanced than expected about 29 millions years ago, a new study by a Duke University primatologist has revealed.
"Using forensic anthropological methods, the various hominids were recreated not as characteristic ideals, but as individuals," said the museum.
"Each one tells its own story: where they lived, what they ate, their likely cause of death and much more," it stated.
Holiday giving linked to altruistic nature of our ancestors
Altruistic nature is the unselfish concern for the welfare of others were practiced by our ancestors in the form of holiday giving during festivals
Altruistic nature is the unselfish concern for the welfare of others were practiced by our ancestors in the form of holiday giving during festivals
Some of the oldest spears ever found are also on display - dating back 400,000 years.
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Our Medieval Ancestors Were More or Less Similar to Us Than Previously Thought
Englishmen during the time of Chaucer were not dwarfs but only short by two inches compared to today’s average height, and same was the case with women more or less.
Englishmen during the time of Chaucer were not dwarfs but only short by two inches compared to today’s average height, and same was the case with women more or less.
Locate Family Origins Within a Few Miles, a Genetic Test Will Make It Possible
A simple genetic test can enable people find out the exact origins of their family within a few miles, according to researchers.
A simple genetic test can enable people find out the exact origins of their family within a few miles, according to researchers.
