Human evolution

Very different theories of human evolution (chimps, orangs, aquatic ape) contradict each other and show that the very idea is an exercise in storytelling, not science.

The theory of human evolution gave rise to racist ideas post-Darwin and it still permeates society today.

Modern photos prove Haeckels embryo diagrams were frauds, but they still appear in textbooks.

Perhaps the most famous icon of human evolution in modern times may now have to be quietly discarded. No more love for Lucy?

The Lucy Child australopithicine fossil bones show several distinctive ape features.

Fossil evidence for alleged apemen—Part 2: non-Homo hominids

Fossil evidence for alleged apemen—Part 1: the genus Homo