Archaeologists exploring Kvitingskjølen mountain in southern Norway recently came across dozens of prehistoric arrows dating ...

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A remarkable prehistoric hammer made from elephant bone, dating back nearly half a million years ago, has been uncovered in southern England and analyzed by archaeologists from UCL and the Natural ...

A new study led by archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University's Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions ...

A prehistoric predator changed its diet and body size during a major warming event 56 million years ago, revealing how climate change can reshape animal behavior, food chains, and survival strategies.

In a new study, researchers investigated how common close parental relatedness was in our ancestors. At present-day, more than ten percent of all global marriages occur among first or second cousins.

Anthropology without informants -- A theoretical framework for interpreting archeological materials -- The fat of the land (partial) -- By their works you shall know them: cultural developments in the ...

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What motivated you to pursue a PhD? People pursue PhDs for a number of different reasons and I don’t believe my decision to return to grad school was motivated by any single factor. Archaeology offers ...