The authors argue that many of the basic human adaptations evolved in the ancient forest and woodland ecosystems of late Miocene and early Pliocene Africa. Consequently, they argue …

4 days ago · Strong evidence supports the branching of the human lineage from the one that produced great apes (orangutans, chimpanzees, bonobos, and gorillas) in Africa sometime …

Aug 5, 2025 · It is the story of human evolution—a story that spans over six million years and stretches from the forests of ancient Africa to the towers of modern cities. We often look in the …

Jul 9, 2024 · Humans first evolved in Africa, and much of human evolution occurred on that continent. The fossils of early humans who lived between 6 and 2 million years ago come …

Jan 7, 2026 · New hominin fossils from the Grotte à Hominidés at Thomas Quarry I (ThI-GH) in Casablanca, Morocco, dated to around 773 thousand years ago are similar in age to Homo …

Trace the evolution of humans since our lineage split from that of chimpanzees, explore what we have in common with our ancient relatives and discover research that is helping to answer …

Sep 27, 2019 · For roughly 2.5 million years, humans lived on Earth without leaving a written record of their lives—but they left behind other kinds of remains and artifacts.

Jul 22, 2025 · Discover the gradual development of early humans, from their nomadic survival patterns to the cognitive and technological shifts that redefined society.

Jan 7, 2026 · Jawbones and other remains, similar to specimens found in Europe, were dated to 773,000 years and help close a gap in Africa’s fossil record of human origins.

Aug 6, 2025 · In this article, we will walk step by step through the incredible timeline of human evolution—from the first simple life forms to the emergence of modern humans.