Scientists have found new evidence for how our fossil human relatives in South Africa may have used their hands.

Field observers followed mother-infant pairs in Taï National Park, Côte d’Ivoire, for four years. They noted the parenting ...

When white travellers arrive in Kenya, South Africa, or Tanzania, they are often greeted with genuine warmth and respect, and they are usually seen as tourists, investors, or contributors to progress.

These 8 artists working in ceramics are pushing the bounds of an ancient medium, which has seen a remarkable surge since the mid-20th century.

The Maghreb, where the Sahara meets the Mediterranean, has always been more than a borderland. With its strategic location ...

Tailoring Black Style"—is an ode to the Black dandy. Ahead of the event on May 5, here's everything you need to know about ...

Groundbreaking study uncovers carnivore parts trade spanning 48 countries, with Nigeria and DRC among top exporters ...

What is the Met Gala's theme of Black dandyism? Art history offers up plenty of examples of this expressive form of menswear.

Instead, the study suggests, Deinosuchus belonged to an ancient lineage that split off before the last common ancestor of today’s alligators and crocodiles, carrying characteristics that are ...

The Met’s exhibition charts the evolution of the Black dandy from the 18th century to today. Here’s what to look for on the ...

STEPHANIE KEITH/GETTY IMAGES The rush to get goods to the U.S. ahead of President Trump’s tariffs has already led to huge distortions in global trade patterns and economic data. It isn’t over yet.

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...