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Prehistoric population once lived in Siberia, but mysteriously vanished, genetic study finds

By Charles Q. Choi published

A genetic study has revealed the existence of a previously unknown hunter-gatherer group that lived in Siberia upwards of 10,000 years ago.

Human Behavior
A digital image of a man in his 40s against a black background. This man is a digital reconstruction of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II, which used reverse aging to see what he would have looked like in his prime,

Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II's 'handsome' face revealed in striking reconstruction

By Tom Metcalfe published

Scientists have used facial reconstruction techniques to show what the Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II looked like in his prime.

Human Behavior
A Neanderthal skull next to a human skull.

Human and Neanderthal brains have a surprising 'youthful' quality in common, new research finds

By Stephen Wroe published

Modern humans have a youthful brain, and this "Peter Pan syndrome" is also seen in Neanderthals.

Human Behavior
Xerxes I art, All About History 125

Xerxes, the god-king of Ancient Persia, in All About History 125

By Jonathan Gordon published

Inside All About History 125: Learn how Xerxes I overcame rebels and plots to claim his throne and dominate West Asia.

Human Behavior
Divers explored the wreck of the US F4U–4 Corsair fighter-bomber on Iriomote Jima in March 2019.

30 incredible sunken wrecks from WWI and WWII

By Tom Metcalfe published

A look at some of the most notable underwater wrecks from WWI and WWII.

Warfare
Two explorers holding a kerosene lamp inside a massive, million-year-old dark cave.

10 amazing things we learned about our human ancestors in 2022

By Laura Geggel published

From when our ancient relatives began walking on two feet to the first known medical amputation on Homo sapiens, here's what we learned in 2022 about our human ancestors.

Human Behavior
Illustration of Bigfoot, a massive, gorilla-like creature covered in dark fur, standing on a rocky mountain.

The most famous Bigfoot sightings

By Patrick Pester published

Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is one of North America's most enduring legends, with thousands of people claiming to have seen the giant ape-like creature. Here are the most famous Bigfoot sightings.

Conspiracies & Paranormal
A happy couple with their faces close together

What does love do to your brain?

By Michele Meyer published

Love stimulates the release of hormones such as oxytocin in certain brain regions.

Human Behavior
Public Christmas trees, like Rockefeller Center’s famous tree, didn’t start appearing in the U.S. until the 20th century.

How the Christmas tree tradition came to be

By Troy Bickham published

Evergreens have long served as symbols of the perseverance of life during the bleakness of winter, and the promise of the sun’s return.

Human Behavior
Oil painting by Ulpiano Checa showing the Huns entering Rome, led by Attila. They all are riding horses and carrying spears.

Attila the Hun raided Rome due to starvation, not bloodlust, study suggests

By Ben Turner published

The infamous barbarian's most devastating incursions took place in years with extremely dry summers.

Human Behavior
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