Homo sapiens might have been the dominant species on the planet for millennia, but it wasn't always that way. When the first Homo sapiens emerged around 300,000 years ago, our ancestors were just one ...

Homo erectus was one of the most successful human species, surviving for nearly 2 million years across Africa and Eurasia. Evidence shows its role in migration, toolmaking, fire use, social care, and ...

Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil from Ethiopia, uncovering an unexpectedly primitive appearance. While its braincase fits with classic ...