New fossil discoveries are reshaping scientists’ understanding of a pivotal chapter in human evolution, revealing that several human ancestor lineages lived side by side nearly 3 million years ago.

Ancient Homo erectus teeth found in China reveal a possible hidden genetic link to modern humans who are living today.

Imagine uncovering a piece of history that's been buried for millions of years– something that connects us to our distant ancestors and sheds light on where we all began. Fossils are like time ...

A fossilized human footprint found in southern Chile has been dated to 15,600 years ago, making it the oldest known footprint in the Americas. The discovery suggests that humans may have reached South ...

In a surprising twist, Japan's so-called oldest human fossil, 'Ushikawa Man,' has been stripped of its title and redefined as ...