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They have held our fascination ever since we first identified their remains. Today, thanks to new artifacts and technologies, findings about our closest relatives are coming thick and fast
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Today, thanks to new artifacts and technologies, findings about our closest relatives are coming thick and fast
What does it mean to be human?
What does it mean to be human? For a long time, the answer seemed clear. Our species, Homo sapiens — with our complex thoughts and deep emotions — were the only true humans to ever walk the Earth. Earlier forms, like the Neanderthals, were thought to be just steps along…
By Maddie Burakoff and Laura Ungar | The Associated Press - By Maddie Burakoff and Laura Ungar | The Associated Press Busts of Neanderthals and hominins line a table at the studio of paleoartist John Gurche in