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It was not so long ago that archeologists believed Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and modern humans (Homo sapiens) never crossed paths. Those beliefs were shattered recently when genetic scientists found that many modern humans have a small amount of Neanderthal DNA, which means that the time periods of the species overlapped – and it’s obvious they

The discovery suggests Homo sapiens co-existed in the Rhone Valley region of France alongside Neanderthals, prior to the latter's extinction.

The archeologists also uncovered a number of Neanderthal artifacts suggesting the two species coexisted in the area

Stone tools and a tooth found in a cave in France open up new questions on human history

A tiny tooth unearthed from a French cave is upending what we know about early humans

An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence for the presence of Homo sapiens in western Europe more than 50,000 years ago. The

Discoveries in a French cave shed new light on ancient history, a team of scientists claims Stone artifacts and a child’s tooth foun

Discoveries in a French cave shed new light on ancient history, a team of scientists claims Stone artifacts and a child’s tooth foun

The discovery of the molar was made in a cave – known as Grotte Mandrin – in France’s Rhone Valley.

The discovery of the molar was made in a cave – known as Grotte Mandrin – in France’s Rhone Valley.