What follows is part of a short chronological series on African and African American History. The educational system in the United States does not always offer a balanced history of Africa which is ...

Researchers have reconstructed ancient human genomes from southernmost Africa, shedding new light on early human history in a region known for its rich archaeological past. The DNA of 13 individuals ...

Nikkolas Smith, the bestselling illustrator, has a new children's book that takes a look at the innovative, creative dawn of our species. The illustrator Nikkolas Smith, surrounded by his original ...

Elizabeth Sawchuk receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Jessica Thompson has received funding from the Leakey Foundation, National Geographic Society, ...

Analysis of a massive genomic data set reveals the profound effects that the movement of Bantu-speaking peoples had on Africa’s biological, linguistic and cultural landscape. These findings provide ...

CHILDREN should have no problem relating to the concept behind "Fighting Words: Proverbs in Asafo Flags of Ghana" on view through Aug. 12 at the Textile Museum. The exhibit displays several colorful ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has a long history of researching evolution, exemplified by the discovery of Lucy 50 years ago. Lucy is the name given to skeletal remains ...