Strange symbols carved onto a Stone Age mammoth ivory plate found at a cave in southwest Germany could be the earliest known ...

New research shows early humans created structured ancient symbol systems 40,000 years ago, long before formal writing ...

Thousands of marks carved into Paleolithic artifacts suggest that early modern humans were using structured symbols to communicate as far back as 40,000 years ago, a detailed analysis has found. The ...

(CNN) — Researchers have uncovered links between the precursor to the world’s oldest writing system and the mysterious, intricate designs left behind by engraved cylindrical seals that were rolled ...

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. Researchers have uncovered ...