Percussion Flaking Even Before Stone Age: Bone Tools Crafted From Elephant Remains Challenges Understanding of Early Humans

Medicine & Technology Sep 02, 2021

A discovery from Italy reveals that bone tools were existent since the Lower Paleolithic period. The bone tools that were earlier than stone works were crafted from the remains of the now-extinct straight-tusked-elephants.

Archaeological Clues Spark Experiments on Stone Age Cave Lighting from Torches to Sticks

Jun 23, 2021

Aided by archaeological clues from caves used as Stone Age dwellings, a new study tests ancient cave lighting solutions to better understand how early humans lived in these caverns.

Dog Domestication Begun Because of Leftovers

Jan 07, 2021

Dietary restrictions hold the key to dog domestication during the paleolithic era.

Could Paleo Diet Really Lead to Heart Diseases?

Jul 26, 2019

Scientists have found out that the Paleolithic diet, also known as the "paleo" or "caveman" regimen, might be linked to heart disease.

Cannibalism For Early Humans More Cultural Than Nutritional

Apr 09, 2017

Cannibalism during the ancient era seems to be a choice for the ancient people rather than a necessity.