The Archaeology Channel

Older dates for South African hominins; Belize cave displays ancient Maya ritual; historic tomahawk repatriated; Netherlands Neolithic graves contradict gender roles

New analysis pushes age of ancient hominin remains from caves in South Africa back more than a million years.

New study provides insight into how ancient Maya attempted to ritualistically battle gods of the underworld in sacred cave.

Historic tomahawk belonging to Chief Standing Bear repatriated to Ponca Tribe

New research of 7,000 year old graveyard sheds light on nuances of sex and gender roles in Neolithic Europe.