Christian Ashford

The modern human species has only existed for an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 years. But before we were even born, our ancient human ancestors were already using stone tools and weapons. However, what we did not realize was that they already invented projectile weapons, like stone-headed or wooden spears. These early weaponry showcases just how … Read more

A long time ago, there were other humans living side by side with us. Species like Neanderthals, Homo Erectus, Denisovans, the Hobbits, and more existed in different parts of the world, while Homo sapiens were still evolving in Africa. So many people have wondered, what happened to the others, and why are we the only … Read more

Homo sapiens is the last remaining human species today, but it was not always like that. Just 50,000 years ago, at least 5 other hominins existed with modern humans, including Neanderthals, Denisovans, and smaller-stature island dwellers like the Hobbits or Homo floresiensis. But over time, something happened around that time that caused these other human … Read more

Scientists estimate that there are at least 8 other human species that walked alongside modern humans thousands of years ago. It turns out one of those species was tinier than the rest, whose fossil was found in Southeast Asia, and stood just about one metre tall. The researchers nicknamed this species “The Hobbit”. They are … Read more

Bipedalism, or the ability to walk upright and on two legs, is one of the most unique and important traits of humans. It allowed us to use our hands freely to craft and utilize tools in our daily lives, along with many other functionalities. This is why it is a very significant milestone in our … Read more