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Neanderthals: The First Fossil Collectors?

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A groundbreaking discovery 1 from Prado Vargas Cave in northern Spain is reshaping perceptions of Neanderthals, highlighting their advanced cognitive and cultural practices. Instead, they displayed a deep appreciation for the natural world and engaged in complex social and cultural behaviors. 1 Navazo Ruiz, M., Benito-Calvo, A.,

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Ancient Instincts, Modern Power Struggles: How Evolution Still Shapes Human Society

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Human societies are built on layers of culture, law, and technology, yet beneath it all, some of the oldest instincts in the animal kingdom continue to shape our world. Even religion and ideology, Colombo argues, often serve as vehicles for ancient survival behaviors, reinforcing group identity and justifying conflict.

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Ancient Europeans May Have Worn Cheek Piercings 30,000 Years Ago

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A Mystery Etched in Enamel For decades, archaeologists studying the remains of Central Europe’s Pavlovian culture—hunter-gatherers who lived between 25,000 and 29,000 years ago—have puzzled over an unusual feature in their teeth. Read more

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The Firekeepers of the Ice Age: Unearthing the Gravettian Flame

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But was its use during the Upper Paleolithic purely practical, or did it hold deeper cultural significance? The research, published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences 1 , presents compelling micro-archaeological evidence that fire was not just a survival tool but a defining cultural trait of the Gravettian tradition.

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Human Bio-Cultural Evolution

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