Dark-Skinned Europe Skin color is one of the most visible traits in humans, but its evolution has been shrouded in mystery. Early humans in Africa likely had dark skin, which protected them from ...

For centuries, historians and scientists have speculated about the physical appearance of our ancestors. What color were their eyes? Did they have dark or light skin? Were early Europeans blond, brown ...

Skin looms large in human experience. It is one of the most discussed aspects of our appearance, and is used by others to assess our health, wealth and culture. For example, skin wrinkles and ...