- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 28th, 2015
Neanderthals Made Their Own Hot Water for Indoor Use, Study Finds
Researchers believe they used burnt rocks to heat water
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 12th, 2015
Neanderthals Used to Wear Scary-Looking Eagle Claws as Jewelry
Archaeological evidence indicates the eagle claws were polished and used to make either necklaces or bracelets
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 23rd, 2014
Humans and Neanderthals Had Their First Kids Together About 50,000 Years Ago
DNA recovered from 45,000-year-old bone found in Siberia sheds new light on the romance between humans and Neanderthals
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 2nd, 2014
Over 39,000-Year-Old Engravings Could Be Neanderthal Cave Art
The engravings were not too long ago discovered in a cave in Gibraltar
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 8th, 2014
Neanderthals Used to Feast on Roasted Pigeons, Study Reveals
Researchers find ancient bird bones displaying cuts, bite marks, and even burns
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 26th, 2014
50,000-Year-Old Poop Reveals Neanderthals Ate Their Veggies
Researchers find evidence Neanderthals enjoyed an omnivorous diet
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 1st, 2014
Neanderthals Were Neither Dimwitted Nor Inferior to Modern Humans
Researcher says there is no evidence to suggest Neanderthals were stupid and primitive
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- January 30th, 2014
Neanderthal Genes May Be Responsible for Type II Diabetes
Their genetic legacy still lives on within modern humans
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 23rd, 2013
Neanderthals Buried Their Dead, Study Confirms
A long-standing debate has finally been put to rest
- Microbiology/Genetics
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 19th, 2013
Everybody Slept with Everybody Else 50,000 Years Ago
Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens intermingled like there was no tomorrow
- History
- By Tudor Vieru
- December 3rd, 2013
Neanderthals Decorated Their Homes Like We Do
They also liked to keep everything clean and neatly arranged
- Science Blog
- By Tudor Vieru
- November 18th, 2013
Three Neanderthal Fossils Uncovered in Spain
Researchers found them at a renowned Paleolithic dig site
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 12th, 2013
Neanderthals Now Said to Have Invented Recycling
Our ancestors used bits and pieces of old tools to make new utensils, researchers say
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 13th, 2013
Neanderthals May Have Taught Modern Humans How to Make Certain Tools
Neanderthals were the first to make standardized and specialized tools in Europe
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 5th, 2013
Neanderthals Had Homes, Returned to Them After Going on Hunting Expeditions
Their homes were surprisingly clean and tidy, researchers say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 31st, 2013
Humans Ate the Neanderthals, Spanish Researchers Claim
Homo Sapiens now said to have caused the Neanderthals' demise
- History
- By Laura Sinpetru
- March 13th, 2013
Neanderthals Died Because of Their Big Eyes, Scientists Say
The eyes allowed them to see better, yet impaired their ability to socialize