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DECEMBER 4, 2024
However, the journey to this unique bond between humans and canines was far from straightforward. A new study 1 suggests that in prehistoric Alaska, humans repeatedly domesticated and lived alongside not just dogs but also wolves, wolf-dog hybrids, and even coyotes. Selected terminal Pleistocene/Early Holocene specimens ( C.
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APRIL 14, 2025
The Puzzle of the Missing Fires In the bleak cold of the Last Glacial Maximum, it seems obvious that fire would have been essential for human survival. And yet, the archaeological record for that period—from roughly 26,500 to 19,000 years ago—tells a strangely quiet story. Journal of Human Evolution , 69, 44–54.
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DECEMBER 2, 2024
Moreover, this finding contributes to a broader narrative that places Neanderthals as active participants in the cultural evolution of early humans. Their ability to develop and share complex technologies like tar-making illustrates their pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of human development. A., & Langejans, G. Leierer, L.,
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MAY 2, 2025
Reshaping the Narrative on Neanderthal Technology The projectile point was discovered by a team led by Liubov Golovanova, who has spent decades investigating the archaeological layers of Mezmaiskaya. Neandertal demise: An archaeological analysis. Journal of Archaeological Science , 179 (106223), 106223. It was a Neanderthal.
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FEBRUARY 19, 2025
A new study published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology 1 has upended this assumption. Châtelperronian sites are compiled from Pelegrin and Soressi ( 2007 ) and Soressi and Roussel ( 2014 ) modified. 2014 ) modified. Neanderthals vs. Modern Humans: Who Made What? But do they? 2020 ) and Douka et al.
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JANUARY 8, 2025
A recent study sheds new light on its human history, highlighting the deep impact of migrations from New Guinea into this region approximately 3,500 years ago. Challenges of Deciphering Human Migrations Studying Wallacea’s genetic history isn’t without its challenges. Related Research Lipson, M., Patterson, N., Sousa, V.
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AUGUST 19, 2024
Cooking is often viewed as a significant turning point in human evolution. It not only provided the extra calories needed to support larger brains 1 but also transformed the way early humans interacted with their environment. Unlike other species, humans are biologically adapted to consume cooked food.
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