But scientists conclude that this art, some of it brilliant even by today's standards, reflects the development of "symbolic life," an important turning point in hominid evolution that has ...

European art is considerably later ... from 2 billion to 8 billion. The story of human evolution is about more than bones and stones. It helps us to see our many strengths and limitations.

Meet your ancient relatives, trace the origins and evolution of our species, and explore what makes us human. Embark on a seven-million-year journey, from the first hominins to the last surviving ...

Prof Chris Stringer, human evolution expert at the Museum ... In fact, body painting may have been the earliest form of art - ochre was being used at least 200,000 years ago in Africa and Europe.

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution ... art. Discoveries of new hominins in Asia have led experts to revisit early ...

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DNA and radiocarbon dating analyses of the bones are offering new insights into the ambitious Ice Age site constructed by hunter-gatherers Sarah Kuta Two new studies offer insights into the ...