The reptile was named Crocodylus lucivenator, meaning “Lucy’s hunter.” The name references Lucy, one of the most famous early human ancestors ever discovered. Lucy lived about 3.2 million years ago ...

Scientists examining traces left behind by early humans continue to find evidence that refuses to stay neatly in place. New laboratory work on ancient hunting tools points to decisions made far ...

Long before metal weapons existed, early humans relied on stone, bone, and wood to survive. These primitive tools were carefully shaped into spears, blades, and clubs designed for hunting and combat.

A new study indicates that human behavior around 45,000 to 29,000 years ago contributed to a change in the composition of scavenging animal species living nearby. While smaller scavenging animals such ...