The mysterious ancient humans were only known from fossil fragments. Now, two papers argue a skull uncovered in China belongs to this group, after examining preserved DNA and proteins ...

Though women face more injury risks in vehicle crashes, the crash test dummies used in U.S. safety tests are designed almost entirely around the body of a man.

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Archaeologists in Rome uncovered a colossal ancient marble head near Trajan’s Forum, possibly depicting Emperor Trajan or the ...

Molecular sleuthing has tied the more‑than‑146,000‑year‑old Harbin cranium, known as "Dragon Man," to this hidden branch of humanity.

Celebrities have access to state of the art anti-aging tech and products, and these famous guys are proof that some people in Hollywood age backwards.

Jenny Saville at the National Portrait Gallery: 'mythic art of the flesh' - 5/5 Jenny Saville’s huge new exhibition at the ...

The Smithsonian affirmed its autonomy in a statement on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he had fired the head of the National Portrait Gallery.

The British painter has dedicated her career to depicting human flesh, especially that of women, with deep empathy.

Trump’s effort to oust the director of the National Portrait Gallery could give him absolute control over Smithsonian content.

Opinion columnists tackle Donald Trump’s firing of Kim Sajet of the National Portrait Gallery. Was it fair or the center of a political and cultural debate?

Opinion columnists tackle Donald Trump’s firing of Kim Sajet of the National Portrait Gallery. Was it fair or the center of a political and cultural debate?