ancestors

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"More fossils will help us tell the story of what happened to our ancestors a long time ago -- but because we're the survivors we know that it happened to us."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

At some point, our ancestors began living in groups that weren’t only companions, but co-parents.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

“My ancestors made things like this to wear and decorate their bodies,” Saar says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He also notes the challenges that many applicants run into in their search for their Canadian ancestors.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Your ancestors have watched over you, little Disaster, but this time it was I who aided you.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer