As if Neanderthals weren’t already mysterious enough, groundbreaking research adds a startling new layer to our understanding ...

When Neanderthals in Italy were crossing the Alps, it's likely they took refuge in high-altitude bear caves. A new study of ...

Cutting-edge genetics research reveals a startling legacy embedded in our DNA.

New research indicates that humans shaped their environments through hunting and controlled use of fire tens of thousands of ...

Archaeologists were left stunned after coming across a new chamber on the Rock of Gibraltar that's been sealed off for 40,000 ...

Tucked away under limestone cliffs in Gibraltar, a cave that dates back around 40,000 years has led to fascinating ...

A fossil fragment from Spain suggests a Neanderthal child may have had Down syndrome and survived for years despite severe ...

Gorham's Cave in Gibraltar is thought to be one of the last Neanderthal refuges and scientists have been working to unravel ...

S ome groups of European Neanderthals may have lost the ability to make fire during the colder periods of their existence. As ...

Neanderthals painted on cave walls in Spain 65,000 years ago – tens of thousands of years before modern humans arrived, say researchers ...