Nové fascinující výsledky výzkumu mění zažitá historická fakta a náš pohled na minulost. Ne vše se stalo tak, jak bylo doposud vysvětlováno. V této poutavé knize se dozvíme např. pravdu o pravěkých předchůdcích člověka, jak to bylo se Stonehange, k čemu sloužila Magna charta libertatum, co doopravdy způsobilo zkázu vzducholodi Hindenburg, jaké vynálezy znali již staří Řekové, jak vypadala Kleopatra a mnoho dalších zajímavostí.
Who are we? How do scientists define Homo sapiens, and how does our species differ from the extinct hominins that came before us? This illuminating book explores how the latest scientific advances, especially in genetics, are revolutionizing our understanding of human evolution. Paul Pettitt reveals the extraordinary story of how our ancestors adapted to unforgiving and relentlessly changing climates, leading to remarkable innovations in art, technology and society that we are only now beginning to comprehend. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience in the field, Paul Pettitt immerses readers in the caves and rockshelters that provide evidence of our African origins, dispersals to the far reaches of Eurasia, Australasia and ultimately the Americas. Popular accounts of the evolution of Homo sapiens emphasize biomolecular research, notably genetics, but this book also draws from the wealth of information from specific excavations and artefacts, including the author's own investigations into the origins of art and how it evolved over its first 25,000 years. He focuses in particular on behaviour, using archaeological evidence to bring an intimate perspective on lives as they were lived in the almost unimaginably distant past
This book provides an in-depth examination of Palaeolithic mortuary practices, offering a thorough analysis of burial customs and rituals from this ancient period. It explores the cultural significance of these activities, shedding light on the beliefs and social structures of early human societies. By synthesizing archaeological findings and historical interpretations, the work presents a unique perspective on how early humans understood death and the afterlife. It's a crucial resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in prehistoric archaeology and anthropology.
Focusing on the British Palaeolithic, this comprehensive academic synthesis covers the entire timeline from the earliest human occupation to the conclusion of the Ice Age. It serves as a vital resource for both teaching and research, addressing a significant gap in existing literature by presenting the latest findings and insights on this critical period in British prehistory.
