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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. In A New Approach to Human Social Evolution 1 , neuroscientist and anthropologist Jorge A. At its core, the human brain retains an ancient architecture.

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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. Interestingly, parallels can be drawn with modern human behavior. 1 Navazo Ruiz, M., Benito-Calvo, A., Lozano-Francisco, M.

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The Firekeepers of the Ice Age: Unearthing the Gravettian Flame

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The Ancient Hearths of Fuente del Salín Fire has long been a cornerstone of human existence, providing warmth, protection, and a means to cook food. But was its use during the Upper Paleolithic purely practical, or did it hold deeper cultural significance? A Ritual of Flames?

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Human Bio-Cultural Evolution

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