The Synthesis of "archaic humans"

An overview of Neanderthals, our closest extinct relatives, and how their ancient DNA continues to influence modern humans today.

Discover Homo sapiens, the species of modern humans. Explore our evolutionary journey, unique traits, and profound impact on the planet.

Discover hominids, the primate family including great apes and all early human ancestors. Learn about their evolution and our shared lineage.

Explore the incredible journey of human evolution, from early primate ancestors to modern Homo sapiens and the science that reveals our shared past.

Explore bipedalism, the trait of walking on two legs that defines human evolution. Learn why this adaptation occurred and how it shapes our bodies today.

Discover the Stone Age, the vast prehistoric era defined by stone tools that laid the foundation for all human civilization and technology.

An overview of primates, the diverse order of mammals that includes monkeys, apes, and humans, highlighting their importance and conservation status.

An explainer on the Paleo diet, a nutritional approach based on the presumed eating habits of our hunter-gatherer ancestors from the Paleolithic era.

Discover what cranial capacity means, how it's measured in hominid skulls, and its connection to human evolution and intelligence.

Discover the Neolithic Revolution, the critical shift from hunting and gathering to farming that paved the way for modern civilization.