Beside our “best friends,” dogs, perhaps only the horse has had such a profound impact on human history. As a herd animal, horses made life for humans in the harsh steppes of interior Eurasia, or the ...

The bond between pet and owner may have been as strong as it is now for centuries, with some ancient humans being buried with their animal companions more than 2,000 years ago, archaeologists have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Archaeologists and anthropologists often find ancient humans ...

Some people from an ancient community in what is now northern Italy were interred with animals and animal parts from species such as dogs, horses and pigs. The reasons remain mysterious, but might ...