Researchers have long debated when people reached the landmass Sahul, which started splitting into New Guinea, Australia and Tasmania around 9,000 years ago. The “long chronology” hypothesis suggests ...

In a new study, anthropologists in Australia argued that hominins arrived on the continent a little later than academia previously determined. It wasn’t 65,000 years ago; it was about 50,000. “When ...

New genetic research shows that DNA and archaeological evidence align with the "long chronology" of the peopling of Australia. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

When and how ancient humans reached what is now Australia and New Guinea has been a long – and hotly contested – discussion. Now, the results of a genetic study suggests it occurred at least 60,000 ...

Debate has long surrounded when humans first traveled into Sahul, the ancient landmass that is now Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. Now, a study published in Science Advances, lends credence to the ...

A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Known as "tulas," the 60 artifacts are only the second discovery of this size to be found in Australia. Researchers think ...