More than 40,000 years ago, Ice Age humans were carving repeated patterns of dots, lines, and crosses into tools and small ivory figurines. A new computational study of more than 3,000 of these ...

New research shows early humans created structured ancient symbol systems 40,000 years ago, long before formal writing ...

Over 40,000 years ago, our early ancestors were already carving signs into tools and sculptures. According to a new analysis ...

Over 40,000 years ago, our early ancestors were already carving signs into tools and sculptures. According to a new analysis by linguist Christian Bentz at Saarland University and archaeologist Ewa ...

Research shows Ice Age humans used structured signs 40,000 years ago as a communication system, revealing deep prehistoric ...

Strange symbols carved onto a Stone Age mammoth ivory plate found at a cave in southwest Germany could be the earliest known ...

This guide rounds up the Michigan spots that stay with you long after the trip ends, with views, towns, and landmarks you ...

Ancient carvings once thought decorative may actually be early attempts to record information. Their statistical complexity matches that of proto-cuneiform, pushing the origins of writing-like systems ...

The way people connect has changed dramatically over the last decade. Social media redefined communication. Messaging apps made conversations instant. Video cal ...

University of Michigan Student Life Sustainability hosted a printmaking workshop titled “ Don’t Discard, Develop: An Arts and Anger Exploration ,” at the Michigan League Monday evening. The event ...