Category: What were humans like in the past?

What were humans like in the past? What have archaeologists and biologists learned about our history?

The ancient Mayan practice of dental modification Researchers found 102 modified Mayan teeth and studied the DNA from recovered skulls to understand why the modifications may have been done.

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 by Katelyn Green 2k views

Today, dentists attach orthodontic devices to people’s teeth, like braces and crowns, for health reasons. During the early Preclassic…

New ancient human species bones uncovered in the Philippines A recent discovery in the Philippines uncovered a previously unknown human species called Homo luzonensis, identified by 67,000 year old bones that were distinctly different from any currently known species.

Posted on July 15, 2020February 14, 2022 by Mary Sabuda 2k views

The remains of a previously unknown species of human has been found in a cave in the Philippines!

Muscles lost in our primate ancestors still appear in humans A review of previous anatomy studies found that some “ancient” muscles that are normally present in other primate species may be more common in humans than previously thought

Posted on June 15, 2020February 14, 2022 by Eve K. Boyle 625 views

A review of previous anatomy studies found that some “ancient” muscles that are normally present in other primate species may be more…

What the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz can teach us about conservation Researchers from the Smithsonian meticulously analyze the 80-year-old ruby slippers and learned how to preserve them for future generations

Posted on January 15, 2019July 1, 2021 by namratadave 550 views

Scientists use advanced lab techniques to examine every detail of the ruby slippers to understand what they are made of, the age of the…