Learn how Homo erectus journeyed to the Indonesian island of Java, leaving behind fossils that now provide insight on the ...

Archaeological finds off the coast of Java, Indonesia, provide insight into the world of Homo erectus, 140,000 years ago.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For years, archeologists assumed the ancient Homo erectus population ...

A Homo erectus skullcap found northwest of Johannesburg in South Africa has been identified as the oldest to date, in research published in Science. The hominin is a direct ancestor of modern ...