Human History

 

Study refutes previous assumptions and reveals the cosmopolitan origin of the inhabitants of Pompeii more

Research reveals possible remains of discoverer of St James’ Tomb more

Scientists reconstruct ancient genomes of the two most deadly malaria parasites, Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum more

Ancient Maya genomes reveal the practice of male twin sacrifice and the enduring genetic legacy of colonial-era epidemics more

Humans started breeding chickens later than previously assumed more

Burials show that children with Down Syndrome and Edwards Syndrome were recognized as members of their communities more

New computational tool detects up to second to third degree cousins using ancient genomes more

Research team used advanced sequencing technology to analyze Ötzi’s genome to obtain a more accurate picture of the Iceman’s appearance and genetic origins more

Scientists gain insights into the social behaviour of a Neolithic community more

The Xiongnu dominated the Eurasian steppes two millennia ago and foreshadowed the rise of the Mongol Empire more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2023 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Many publications by Max Planck scientists in 2022 were of great social relevance or met with a great media response. We have selected 12 articles to present you with an overview of some noteworthy research of the year more

Common ancestors from Neolithic Western Anatolia and Greece more

Researchers discover a new species of fossil human in a cave in South Africa more

4,500 years ago, humans migrated from the Eurasian steppe to Central Europe and thus may have contributed to the spread of the Indo-European languages more

Pre-Homo human ancestral species, such as Australopithecus africanus, used human-like hand postures much earlier than was previously thought more

An interactive world map of human genetic history reveals likely genetic impacts of historical events more

New high precision radiocarbon dates of bone collagen show that a cultural exchange may have taken place between modern humans and Neanderthals more than 40,000 years ago. more

For the first time, researchers have found plant remains in the two-million-year-old dental plaque of ancient hominins’ teeth more

4000-year-old cuneiform writings from Mesopotamia tell us little about the brewing techniques used at the time more