# New Timeline Reveals 85 Million Years of Human Ancestry

Researchers have produced a comprehensive evolutionary timeline spanning 85 million years, tracing the lineage from early mammals to modern humans. This detailed reconstruction maps key divergence points and developments that shaped our species, offering fresh insight into the deep evolutionary roots of human traits.

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## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583039-timeline-of-human-evolution/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000