Ancient Peoples
The latest news and science about our oldest history from Inverse.
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
Look: Ancient turds reveal two surprising foods in prehistoric diets
Some snacks are worth preserving.
Archeologists discover earliest known use of a mind-altering plant
“The find has implications for our understanding of deep-time human use of intoxicants.”
Five grisly archeological finds will change how you see ancient humans
Till death do us part — unless we’re in the same grave.
Ancient men and women in Italy had one key difference in their diets — study
Before it all went to hell, one dietary difference explained a lot about the roles of men and women some 2,000 years ago.
Scientists role play as Neanderthals to discover a dietary secret
Spanish researchers have recreated Neanderthal hunting techniques to better understand how they hunted prey at night and what impact it had on their diets.
Look: Ancient tools reveal how early humans made clothes
That fur cape is so last season.
Look: Early humans passed through this part of the world over 400,000 years
Our ancient ancestors took advantage of a fluctuating climate to get to Asia and Europe.
Stonehenge: Travelers who love ancient legends should visit this enigmatic site
For centuries still, the rocks have held onto these secrets — but now a pioneering study reveals the answer to at least one of these mysteries: How Stonehenge has managed to stand the test of time.
Neolithic stone reveals ancient magnetism secret
This isn’t your Mom’s fridge magnet.
Why "a really exciting story is unfolding right now” in Tibet
Why travelers who love ancient human history should visit the “roof of the world.”
DNA study reveals fresh ties between humans and an enigmatic ancient people
“I think what we have been calling Denisovans has been overly simplistic.”
5 surprisingly altruistic reasons ancient humans and dogs came together
Ancient proto-math found in Babylonian tablet
Ancient Babylonians may have outdone Pythagoras.
Ancient humans: Neanderthal cave discovery reveals a surprisingly modern connection
Plus: Pollinator politics take center stage.
Look: Modern technology reveals art was central to Neanderthal life
A style of painting synonymous with Jackson Pollock today has incredibly ancient roots.
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
Look: Ancient turds reveal two surprising foods in prehistoric diets
Some snacks are worth preserving.
Archeologists discover earliest known use of a mind-altering plant
“The find has implications for our understanding of deep-time human use of intoxicants.”
Five grisly archeological finds will change how you see ancient humans
Till death do us part — unless we’re in the same grave.
Ancient men and women in Italy had one key difference in their diets — study
Before it all went to hell, one dietary difference explained a lot about the roles of men and women some 2,000 years ago.
Scientists role play as Neanderthals to discover a dietary secret
Spanish researchers have recreated Neanderthal hunting techniques to better understand how they hunted prey at night and what impact it had on their diets.
Look: Ancient tools reveal how early humans made clothes
That fur cape is so last season.
Look: Early humans passed through this part of the world over 400,000 years
Our ancient ancestors took advantage of a fluctuating climate to get to Asia and Europe.
Stonehenge: Travelers who love ancient legends should visit this enigmatic site
For centuries still, the rocks have held onto these secrets — but now a pioneering study reveals the answer to at least one of these mysteries: How Stonehenge has managed to stand the test of time.
Neolithic stone reveals ancient magnetism secret
This isn’t your Mom’s fridge magnet.
Why "a really exciting story is unfolding right now” in Tibet
Why travelers who love ancient human history should visit the “roof of the world.”
DNA study reveals fresh ties between humans and an enigmatic ancient people
“I think what we have been calling Denisovans has been overly simplistic.”
5 surprisingly altruistic reasons ancient humans and dogs came together
Ancient proto-math found in Babylonian tablet
Ancient Babylonians may have outdone Pythagoras.
Ancient humans: Neanderthal cave discovery reveals a surprisingly modern connection
Plus: Pollinator politics take center stage.
Look: Modern technology reveals art was central to Neanderthal life
A style of painting synonymous with Jackson Pollock today has incredibly ancient roots.
