Introduction Recently, archaeologists uncovered evidence in the UK that early humans might have been using fire hundreds of thousands of years earlier in Europe than we previously believed. This discovery adds a fascinating new layer to our understanding of how our ancient ancestors mastered this transformative tool. A Tale of Two Sites: Wonderwerk Cave andContinue reading “Fire Through the Ages: From Wonderwerk Cave to Ancient Britain”
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A Touch Across Time: The Neanderthal Fingerprint That Changed Everything
Archaeologists in San Lázaro, Spain, discovered a 43,000-year-old Neanderthal fingerprint, challenging perceptions of their cognitive abilities. The red ocher mark suggests intentionality and symbolic thought, previously attributed only to modern humans. This find promotes a reevaluation of Neanderthal culture, revealing their potential for complex cognition and creative expression.
World of Paleoanthropology 