Krapina

Seeing Neandertal teeth as art

The photography of Luka Mjeda brought a new way of looking at the teeth of the Krapina people.

Feb 23 •

New evidence is revealing the ages of death, birth, and menarche in Neandertals

Analysis of dental cementum is yielding new insights into the ages when ancient people faced significant physiological stresses.

Mar 19, 2023 •

Ancient amputations tell remarkable stories of survival and care

A 33,000-year-old case of an amputated leg prompts comparisons to earlier Neandertal instances of amputation.

Dec 25, 2022 •

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