Fire is an ancient natural phenomenon that has shaped our planet for more than 400 million years. It alters habitats, affects ...

Human ancestors have used fire to keep warm and cook 1 million years ago, suggests the earliest evidence of fire use, which was discovered in a cave in South Africa. Skip to main content.

Evidence found that man was not the first being to master fire 05:15. A momentous discovery in South Africa could turn our understanding of human history on its head.