Additionally, ancient humans may have ramped up their use of ochre. This naturally occurring pigment is composed of iron ...

Contemplating the spectrum of contemporary clothing inspired by ancient Egypt is “like [looking into] a kaleidoscope,” Lisby says, as every designer interprets the civilization differently ...

A weakening of Earth’s magnetic field known as the Laschamps event would have increased the threat of solar radiation, ...

About 41,000 years ago, Homo sapiens may have survived increased solar radiation caused by a weakening magnetic field by ...

Adam, Caleb and Euan discover an ancient item of clothing. The boys were among a lucky few given unprecedented access to collections after closing time in new series One Night in the Museum.

A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps excursion.