Archaeologists have found the oldest-known surviving examples of handheld wooden tools.

The finding, along with the discovery of a 500,000-year-old hammer made of bone, indicates that our human ancestors were ...

Have you ever rummaged through your garage, stumbling upon dusty old tools that seem to have been forgotten for ages? You ...

Ancient tools from central China are flipping the script, revealing early humans were far more innovative than history once gave them credit for.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From rare 19th-century leather working tools to mid-century woodworking handplanes, these finds tell the ...

It was a sharp discovery for archaeologists in Kenya. Archeologists have uncovered three-million-year-old tools used by early humans in an area of Africa called “the cradle of humankind.” Kenya’s Homa ...

Old tools from the 1950s often carry a charm and durability that modern versions can't match. I've noticed that many collectors are drawn to these items, not just for their history but for the ...

Most tools are here to stay. The hammer has been around as long as we have needed to apply force to other objects, and the crowbar has been with us as long as we've needed leverage to pry something up ...

So, you think you know your tools? I'm not talking about hammers and wrenches and screwdrivers; we all know what those are. This article is about the tools of yore, made by hand and often by the ...

DUMMERSTON — Due to the snow last weekend, the opening of the Old Tools and Industries of Dummerston exhibit was rescheduled to open from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Dummerston Historical ...