A stunning discovery buried deep inside a cave for 1.8 million years is rewriting the story of human evolution.

Researchers say traces of repeated fire use deep inside South Africa’s Wonderwerk Cave suggest early human ancestors were ...

The ability to control fire was a monumental leap for early humans. It provided warmth during cold nights, protection from predators, and extended the hours of daylight. Eventually, it led to cooking, ...

A 1929 discovery in China changed human evolution studies. Pei Wenzhong found the Peking Man skullcap. This fossil proved ...

This study is lit. Scientists have discovered charred animal remains in South Africa that are up to 1.8 million years old, ...

The discovery of fire was a major milestone in human evolution, giving our ancestors a way to stay warm, ward off predators, ...

Early humans may have created fire 400,000 years ago, according to evidence unearthed at an archaeological site in England. Although there is evidence that early humans used natural fire in Africa as ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...