In touch with the world ... at home on the High Plains

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

96.3 FM in Liberal is off air due to antenna damage, please tune into KANZ 91.1 FM to keep up with your favorite news, music , and entertainment.

Discovery helps scientists understand the prehistoric roots of human cremation

By Nell Greenfieldboyce

Published January 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM CST

Archaeologists say they've unexpectedly found a huge Stone Age cremation pyre in southern-central Africa. The discovery is helping them understand the history of cremation.

Tags

Morning Edition

Nell Greenfieldboyce

Nell Greenfieldboyce is a NPR science correspondent.

See stories by Nell Greenfieldboyce

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., talks about the DOJ's release of the Epstein files

Michel Martin

Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release.
In transcript of closed-door testimony, Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump

Luke Garrett

The House Oversight Committee has released the transcript and video of a private deposition by former special counsel Jack Smith in December.
NPR News

With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain

Stephen Fowler

President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't.
Fire at Swiss resort bar kills 40 people, injures over 100

Ruth Sherlock, Michel Martin

About 40 people are dead and more than 100 are injured after a fire ripped through a New Year's Eve party at a Swiss ski resort bar. Authorities are still investigating what caused the blaze.
Ukrainians remember broken 1994 security promises as it negotiates with Russia

Eleanor Beardsley

Ukrainians recall their country giving up nuclear weapons in 1994 in exchange for international security promises that weren't kept. They don't want a repeat in their current negotiations with Russia.