How common is it that we come across an accidental discovery? There are discoveries that span hundreds of years and the majority have all been on purpose. The remaining, however, were accidents that someone happened to come by out of … Continue reading Accidental Discoveries: The Unexpected Wonders from the Past
Paleolithic Warfare Interpreting Evidence Evidence of warfare during the Paleolithic comes in the form of weapons, imagery depicting conflict, and skeletal remains that show signs of warfare injuries. Interpreting weapons is hard, however, as many weapons could also be used … Continue reading Warfare Throughout Time: Weapons, Battles, and Logistics
Lomekwi Stone Tools Age: 3.3 million years Artifact type: Handmade stone tools Origin: West Turkana, Kenya An article by Harmand et al, 3.3-million-year-old stone tools from Lomekwi 3, West Turkana, Kenya (downloadable article) explains the importance of this anthropological finding. The abstract reads … Continue reading Anthropology: The Oldest Artifacts in the World as Evidence of Early Human Cognitive Ability