That could place the ancestors of Homo sapiens—modern humans—outside Africa, an idea which flips everything palaeontologists ...

Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a 1.5-million-year-old Homo erectus fossil from Ethiopia, uncovering an ...

After decades of excavation and debate, a new analysis argues that Little Foot — one of the most complete hominin fossils ...

Tucked away in Northern California’s Redwood National and State Parks near the humble town of Orick, this 10-mile stretch of asphalt delivers the kind of jaw-dropping, soul-stirring experience that ...

Gold Bluffs Beach Campground, a short detour from the parkway, provides the rare opportunity to camp with ancient redwoods on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other – a juxtaposition of ...

The Nebraska Cornhuskers' undefeated season ends with dramatic loss to the Texas A&M Aggies during the NCAA women's ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

You think you know Stonehenge. The iconic rock towers standing against a green field and a gray English sky are one of the ...

Newly surfaced photos spark renewed interest in the mystery of a giant creature encountered by U.S. soldiers in Kandahar.

A veteran of the Korean War, Arthur Spielman has shared his story with thousands of students through the Wagner College ...

Rafael Ithier, a beloved musician and a founder of the legendary salsa band El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, whose hits have ...

Top selections by Nancy Lord and David James include poetry, works of fiction, adventure stories, a Pulitzer-winning memoir ...