Kindred does for Neanderthals what Sapiens did for us, revealing a deeper, more nuanced story where humanity itself is our ancient, shared inheritance. While we find it easy to accept that the. Planning, co-operation, altruism, craftsmanship, aesthetic sense, imagination, perhaps even a desire for transcendence beyond mortality. Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art By Rebecca Wragg Sykes Ever since we discovered their existence in 1856, Neanderthals have captured our imagination. Much of what defines us was also in Neanderthals, and their DNA is still inside us.

Back in the day, 350-400,000 years ago, a new species evolved in Europe and Asia. Above all, they were successful survivors for more than 300,000 years, during times of massive climatic upheaval. The life, love, death and art of Neanderthals. She reveals them to be curious, clever connoisseurs of their world, technologically inventive and ecologically adaptable. Since their discovery more than 160 years ago, Neanderthals have metamorphosed from the losers of the human family tree to A-list hominins.Rebecca Wragg Sykes uses her experience at the cutting-edge of Palaeolithic research to share our new understanding of Neanderthals, shoving aside cliches of rag-clad brutes in an icy wasteland. Since their discovery over 160 years ago, theyve metamorphosed from the losers. Kindred is the definitive guide to the Neanderthals. Request PDF Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art Kindred is the definitive guide to the Neanderthals. Join one million Future fans by liking us on.

'Important reading not just for anyone interested in these ancient cousins of ours, but also for anyone interested in humanity.' Yuval Noah Harari Rebecca Wragg Sykes is paleolithic archaeologist and author of the award-winning and author of Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art. 'Beautiful, evocative, authoritative.' Professor Brian Cox Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art Rebecca Wragg Sykes € 15.99 If not in stock, the expected delivery time to our store for this item will be 3-5 working days.

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