The hominid partial skeleton is nicknamed Kadanuumuu, which translates as "big man" in the Afar language of the Ethiopian Afar region, where he was found. At nearly 5 feet 5 inches tall, he towered ...

By Nicole Evatt For As we darted through Addis Ababa’s morning rush hour, my jet lag couldn’t dull the energy of Ethiopia’s ...

"There I saw something I thought I would never see in my entire career, there was a clearly primitive hominid just lying there on the surface in the dirt." This discovery led to the excavation of ...

“Lucy,” one of the earliest hominid fossils. For a 40-cent entrance fee, the National Museum of Ethiopia has exhibitions on African art history and human evolution. A plaster replica of Lucy’s partial ...

Anthropology enthusiasts will enjoy visiting a famous — and very ancient — resident: “Lucy,” one of the earliest hominid fossils ... of Lucy’s partial skeleton is on display, while ...

Humans stand apart from many other primates by taking more time to mature, relying on a supportive network during a long ...

From Addis Ababa's bustling markets and coffee culture to Lalibela's ancient rock-hewn churches and sacred pilgrimages.

Anthropology enthusiasts will enjoy visiting a famous — and very ancient — resident: “Lucy,” one of the earliest hominid fossils ... of Lucy’s partial skeleton is on display, while ...