Tracing the First Humans

Human fossil footprints at White Sands National Park in New Mexico. Image Credit: Courtesy of the National Park Service

Tracing the First Humans The story of early human migrations is far from complete. Fossil discoveries and archaeological findings continue to challenge our understanding of when and how modern humans spread across the globe. From the earliest skeletal remains in Africa to the footprints preserved in New Mexico, each piece of evidence hints at sophisticated […]

Early Human Migrations: Tracing Our Global Journey

Global Journey

Early Human Migrations: Tracing Our Global Journey The story of early human migrations is one of movement, adaptation, and survival. Modern humans (Homo sapiens) did not remain in a single region; instead, they spread across continents over tens of thousands of years, shaping the world we inhabit today. Studying these migrations allows us to understand […]

How Old are Modern Humans

Human evolution: early human evolution

How Old Are Modern Humans When did Homo Sapiens first appear on Earth? The question sounds simple — the answer is anything but. As fresh discoveries, new dating methods, and re-evaluations of fossils emerge, the timeline for the age of modern humans keeps moving backward. These shifts aren’t minor footnotes; they fundamentally change how we […]