Listen to a podcast version of this post! Reconstructing the daily life of a Neanderthal is more than an exercise in imagination—it is an endeavor grounded in decades of archaeological research, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, and microscopic analyses of artifacts and remains. From isotope studies that reveal dietary preferences to wear patterns on tools that show howContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Neanderthal, 50,000 Years Ago”
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Whispers on Stone: Why Paleolithic Rock Art Still Speaks to Us Today
The author plans to move to Portugal’s Côa Valley to deeply engage with Paleolithic rock art, viewing it as a living expression of human connection and cognition. This journey is about listening to ancient voices and understanding their significance, drawn from a personal and academic commitment to anthropology and human history through modern technologies.
Beyond the Grave: Burial and the Human Condition in Deep Time
In the remote depths of caves from Iraq to Spain and South Africa, our ancient relatives confronted the mystery of death—and in doing so, revealed the first stirrings of what it means to be human. From Neanderthals laying flowers beside their dead in Shanidar Cave, to the “Pit of Bones” at Sima de los Huesos, to the enigmatic chamber of Homo naledi in Rising Star Cave, early burial practices speak volumes about empathy, symbolism, and social bonds in deep time. Join us as we explore how these funerary rituals illuminate the origins of memory, grief, and the human soul.
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