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Learn more about the evolution of domesticated dogs from wolf to pug. ...

A colder climate than we have now let ancient people cross the Bering land bridge and enter the Americas Getty Images/iStockphoto This is an extract from Our Human Story, our newsletter about the revolution in archaeology. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every month. A central plot point in the human story is our

From yogic eye exercises to breath control and sound meditation, these seven ancient Indian techniques continue to offer powerful tools for sharpening focus, calming the mind, and boosting overall mental performance: Trataka is a yogic technique where you gaze at a single point—usually a candle flame—without blinking. This helps improve concentration, vision, and mental stillness.

In a cave overlooking the ocean on the southern coast of South Africa, archaeologists discovered thousands of stone tools, created by ancient humans roughly 20,000 years ago. By examining tiny details in the chipped edges of the blades and stones, archaeologists are able to tell how the tools were made. In a new study published

Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of Bristol academics have found...

Learn why the temnospondyls’ inability to evolve eventually did them in when mammals and dinosaurs appeared on the scene...

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. How closely have you been following the week’s news about historical discoveries, health devices and hairpieces?  Leila Register / NBC News; Getty Images By Annie Hill and Ash Reynolds A wig-based scheme was busted, familiar landmarks got new names, and

High in the rocky mountains of Oman’s interior, the desert blooms, beckoning travellers to experience a corner of the country that's resplendent in its rural beauty. Jabal Akhdar is around two hours' drive from Muscat and enjoys a mild microclimate thanks to an inland position and high altitude. As a result, it's home to flourishing landscapes, with fruit and rose