The dawn of agriculture in the Neolithic was a major development in the evolution of modern human culture. Although scientists agree that farming developed independently several times around the world ...

STORY: The Middle East's Fertile Crescent is drying up. It's an arc sweeping from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf - nourished by the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers... Location: Aleppo countryside, ...

Editor’s note: This is part of a series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” which explores the history of breakthroughs at UChicago. Learn more here. The “Fertile Crescent,” a term coined by University ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Neolithic era marked ancient humanity’s giant leap from ...

The first goat farmers created the best breeds for meat, milk and hides by breeding their beasts with wild herds. Humans began domesticating animals more than 10,000 years ago, thereby ensuring a ...