Southern Africa as human point of origin; Maya politics and culture at Ek Balam; Crimea Neanderthal remains connect with Central Asia; Nigeria excavations highlight Kingdom of Benin

Archaeologists propose timeline for first human migration out of southern Africa [Alternate Link]

Unearthed artifacts point us to Maya politics and culture at Ek Balam

Newly discovered Neanderthal remains reveal intercontinental connections [Alternate Link]

New West African museum prompts discovery of artifacts from the Kingdom of Benin [Alternate Link]