Transformative technologies that alter raw material properties, rather than just raw material shape and size, are key proxies for the evolution of hum…

A new anthracological study from Gesher Benot Ya’aqov finds that early hominins chose their campsites partly around access to fuel.

Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology - We identify the oldest known example of systematic heat treatment of chert in the world. The specimens come from the base of one of Australia’s oldest...

Evidence of earliest dogs discovered on University of Liverpool excavation sites in Türkiye

Important dates Call for papers opens: 6 February, 2026 Call for papers closes: 27 March, 2026 Submitting your abstract Abstracts may be submitted through the online form, where you will be asked ...

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Welcome to the website for the Unravelling the Palaeolithic conference 2026! Unravelling the Palaeolithic is an ECR and student-led conference with a history of showcasing excellence in research in P...

Branches sharpened 400,000 years ago shine light on humans’ early toolmaking

A remarkable prehistoric hammer made from elephant bone, dating back nearly half a million years ago, has been uncovered in southern England and analyzed by archaeologists from UCL and the Natural His...

An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What was behind this unexpected funeral ritual?

Groundbreaking discovery shows humans were making fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought

Archaeologists in the UK have discovered the world's oldest evidence of humans lighting fires

Abstract. The integration of biomolecular studies of past organisms with geoarchaeological studies can significantly improve our understanding of the relat