Ancient human genomes reconstructed from remains at a southern African rock shelter show remarkable genetic continuity over ...

A South African rock painting known as the Horned Serpent panel suggests indigenous people had knowledge of local fossils.

Just as memes of the viral hippo range from sweet to spooky, art history is rich with terrifying, adorable, and bizarre ...

The ancient San culture lived in the South African Karoo, an arid region with ancient rock formations, according to a study ...

Insights Into South African Population History from 10,000-Year-Old Human DNA Sep. 19, 2024 — Ancient DNA has provided spectacular insights into human history, particularly in Europe and Asia ...

Believe it or not, Tupelo resident Charles Truscott is the world's preeminent expert on a long forgotten ancient civilization ...

Some of these rock art sites are accessible to the public, however, most require visitors to be accompanied by a certified guide. If you’re interested in exploring the history of rock art in South ...

Not only have rock art, stone tools ... much about human history in Asia and Europe. There has been less success in Africa, because of the environmental conditions. Ancient DNA isn’t well ...

With more than 1,800 works from five continents, and new scholarship, refreshed galleries present the arts of Africa, the ...

This October, the iconic Giza Pyramids will be the backdrop for the fourth edition of Forever Is Now , Egypt's ...

From Titus Kaphar’s ‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’ to Amy Sherald’s ‘American Sublime’ the new season brings plenty of beautiful ...

The following special exhibitions are on view at area museums. For a complete list of all permanent, indefinite and long-term ...