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The Geometry of Memory: How Knots Carry the Weight of Human History

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In a new study published in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal 1 , researchers from institutions across Europe compiled the most comprehensive cross-cultural knot database to date. By analyzing 338 distinct knots from archaeological archives and museum collections, they discovered a surprisingly stable repertoire. .

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The Journey of Homo sapiens into East Eurasia: What Ancient Genomes Reveal

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Archaeological evidence, particularly the presence of distinct microblade stone tools, has been used to argue for a northern migration. Analysis of the Neanderthal genome revealed that 1 to 4% of the genome in modern humans living outside Africa is derived from Neanderthals," the study notes. Related Research Fu, Q., DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1221359110