A new analysis of genetic studies proposes that the cognitive capacity for language was already present at least 135,000 years ago.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Connecticut’s role in shaping aviation history is taking center stage.

Scientists study physical evidence such as cave art, hand-crafted tools, and skull structures to infer cognitive and speech capabilities ...

New findings suggest humans mastered fire far earlier than believed, transforming diets, social life, and survival in ancient ...

A Queens museum is revealing secrets from early development of "The Sopranos," including Tony's original name and why networks rejected the show.

Scientists have identified a 3.3-million-year-old giant prehistoric monster crocodile species that likely hunted early human ...

The National Museum, Lagos State, has brought history to life again by spotlighting two of Nigeria's most iconic relics, the ...

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

Skulls Unlimited is a premium taxidermy shop that buys, sells, and prepares bones for both hunters and museums. Here's a peek inside.

According to a statement released by the University of Tübingen, an international team of researchers who evaluated a fossil femur unearthed at the site of Azmaka in southern Bulgaria suggests that it ...