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

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

"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 ...

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

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 ...

Modern kitchens overflow with gadgets that promise to make cooking easier, faster, and better. Most of them end up shoved in the back of a drawer after a few uses, too specialized or too flimsy to ...

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 ...

A first-of-its-kind study at Tel Aviv University asks what drove prehistoric humans to collect and recycle flint tools that had been made, used, and discarded by their predecessors. After examining ...

There are still plenty of gas-powered tools around, and Makita has announced a brand-new product designed to bring them into ...

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 ...