Insects may be full of protein, but they weren’t on the menu for prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Europe or Central Asia. Even ...

Dental microwear analysis, which allows for the microscopic study of surface textures, confirmed that the marks were made ...

That’s because the archeologists suspected that Neanderthals once used rhino teeth as tools. By using the teeth to make stone ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists have uncovered surprising facts that challenge previously held notions about Neanderthals thanks to a trove of ...

Neanderthals used sophisticated techniques with a stone drill to treat a painful dental cavity, according to new research.

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Up to 94% of Neanderthals suffered at least one traumatic injury in their lifetime. How did their healthcare keep up?

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Cutting-edge genetics research reveals a startling legacy embedded in our DNA.

Neanderthals, our extinct cousins, are often portrayed as eating nothing but meat — no fruit, no grains, no greens. But did Neanderthals really live on meat alone? While there's plenty of evidence ...