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Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.

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Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The story of how humans evolved is a long and winding ...

fossilised animal remains, and plant remnants such as seeds and fruits. Scientists found starch grains on ancient basalt maces and anvils used by ancient human ancestors to crack and crush plant ...