Ancient Peoples
The latest news and science about our oldest history from Inverse.
Neanderthal discovery reveals an important lesson for human gut health
A study earlier this year looked at fecal samples from Neanderthals, finding diverse microbiota that suggest a plant-rich diet and more health insights.
Look: Ancient teeth reveal the roots of human cooperation
Neanderthal baby teeth reveal new details about their development
Dental remains are giving researchers insight into how quickly Neanderthals grew.
Scientists may have just uncovered the origin of an ancient language
A prehistoric 23&me.
SpaceX Starbase and more: Understand the world in 8 images
Look: Mysterious mummies represent an ancient "cosmopolitan" culture
Their odd, boat-shaped coffins are just the beginning.
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
Look: Ancient turds reveal two surprising foods in prehistoric diets
Some snacks are worth preserving.
Archeologists discover earliest known use of a mind-altering plant
“The find has implications for our understanding of deep-time human use of intoxicants.”
Five grisly archeological finds will change how you see ancient humans
Till death do us part — unless we’re in the same grave.
Ancient men and women in Italy had one key difference in their diets — study
Before it all went to hell, one dietary difference explained a lot about the roles of men and women some 2,000 years ago.
Scientists role play as Neanderthals to discover a dietary secret
Spanish researchers have recreated Neanderthal hunting techniques to better understand how they hunted prey at night and what impact it had on their diets.
Look: Ancient tools reveal how early humans made clothes
That fur cape is so last season.
Look: Early humans passed through this part of the world over 400,000 years
Our ancient ancestors took advantage of a fluctuating climate to get to Asia and Europe.
Stonehenge: Travelers who love ancient legends should visit this enigmatic site
For centuries still, the rocks have held onto these secrets — but now a pioneering study reveals the answer to at least one of these mysteries: How Stonehenge has managed to stand the test of time.
Neolithic stone reveals ancient magnetism secret
This isn’t your Mom’s fridge magnet.
Neanderthal discovery reveals an important lesson for human gut health
A study earlier this year looked at fecal samples from Neanderthals, finding diverse microbiota that suggest a plant-rich diet and more health insights.
Look: Ancient teeth reveal the roots of human cooperation
Neanderthal baby teeth reveal new details about their development
Dental remains are giving researchers insight into how quickly Neanderthals grew.
Scientists may have just uncovered the origin of an ancient language
A prehistoric 23&me.
SpaceX Starbase and more: Understand the world in 8 images
Look: Mysterious mummies represent an ancient "cosmopolitan" culture
Their odd, boat-shaped coffins are just the beginning.
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
Look: Ancient turds reveal two surprising foods in prehistoric diets
Some snacks are worth preserving.
Archeologists discover earliest known use of a mind-altering plant
“The find has implications for our understanding of deep-time human use of intoxicants.”
Five grisly archeological finds will change how you see ancient humans
Till death do us part — unless we’re in the same grave.
Ancient men and women in Italy had one key difference in their diets — study
Before it all went to hell, one dietary difference explained a lot about the roles of men and women some 2,000 years ago.
Scientists role play as Neanderthals to discover a dietary secret
Spanish researchers have recreated Neanderthal hunting techniques to better understand how they hunted prey at night and what impact it had on their diets.
Look: Ancient tools reveal how early humans made clothes
That fur cape is so last season.
Look: Early humans passed through this part of the world over 400,000 years
Our ancient ancestors took advantage of a fluctuating climate to get to Asia and Europe.
Stonehenge: Travelers who love ancient legends should visit this enigmatic site
For centuries still, the rocks have held onto these secrets — but now a pioneering study reveals the answer to at least one of these mysteries: How Stonehenge has managed to stand the test of time.
Neolithic stone reveals ancient magnetism secret
This isn’t your Mom’s fridge magnet.
