Homo erectus, one of our ancestors in the line of human evolution, existed for approximately 1.8 million years. They were the ...

"We understand that early humans at that time—mostly Homo erectus—did not use fire regularly, but only occasionally, in specific places and for special purposes," Ben-Dor explained.

Long before the days of electricity and fridge freezers, meat was preserved by smoke. A new study suggests the practice could ...

The Peking Man Museum, built in 1953, is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was constructed around a collection of ancient limestone caves where the first remains of Homo erectus ...

In the flicker of those ancient fires — built not for feasting, but for vigilance and smoking meat — Homo erectus paved the way for an adaptation that would eventually transform the entire planet.

Fire is an ancient natural phenomenon that has shaped our planet for more than 400 million years. It alters habitats, affects ...

New species of ancient human discovered in the Philippines. Dubbed Homo luzonensis, the species is one of the most important finds that will be out in the coming years, one scientist predicts.

When Homo sapiens appeared some 300,000 years ago, at least six other human species already shared the planet. Here, in the studio of paleoartist John Gurche, are model representations of those ...

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A fire broke out in the bushes in front of the Sears building at Haywood Mall on Wednesday afternoon. A WYFF 4 viewer's video shows the flames, and you can see smoke billowing from our Hilton ...

A fire near Prater Way in the 2500 block of D Street in Sparks burned a debris pile and part of a structure Monday, June 2, sending two people to the hospital, authorities said. About 5:30 p.m ...