For a long time, tool technology was seen as a uniquely human trait, associated with the genus ‘Homo’. Now we know tools go ...

The newly discovered fossils of Paranthropus robustus reveal a species much smaller than previously thought, yet surprisingly ...

A newly discovered fossil of Paranthropus robustus, an early human relative, reveals that it walked upright like modern ...

Our ancestors were making tools out of bones 1.5 million years ago, winding back the clock for this important moment in human evolution by more than a million years, a study said Wednesday.

Paranthropus robustus was a species of prehistoric human that lived in South Africa about 2 million years ago, alongside Homo ...

Edmonds College’s Anthropology Department showcased what students are learning in the field of anthropology during an open ...

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is celebrating the unveiling of its $150 million renovation and expansion. Not to ...

Picture this: It’s 3.5 million years ago. You’re a fuzzy, upright-walking Australopithecus, roaming the prehistoric grasslands, munching on leaves, fruits, and whatever else doesn’t require a spear to ...

At least 400 fossil specimens represent Australopithecus afarensis. This species had human-like and apelike features. The snout, dentition, and dental arch resemble an ape. The cranial capacity is ...

The ancient remains of the Australopithecus afarensis were discovered in Ethiopia in 1974. The find was, at the time, the most complete ever found, and revolutionised the understanding of humanity's ...