Hominid hand use appears to have very, very, early roots

[Toddy]

If this evidence is correctly interpreted then it appears that our ancestors had the ability to craft and use implements a very long time ago
I think my belief about the need to make things because it's hardwired into our genes, has become more entrenched

http://popular-archaeology.com/issu...pushes-back-the-clock-on-human-hand-evolution

cheers,
M

 

[Goatboy]

Cheers for popping that up M an interesting article. I'm still enthralled after all these years with bone science. Amazing how such small differences set species apart through advantage.

 

[Toddy]

Isn't it though ?
Knees....only humans have knees like ours, and again, there's a definitive little bone that gives away the setting of the arrangement. Apes walk kind of straightlegged and can only do it for a very short time/distance, while our 'knock kneed' stance lets us not only walk, but run, on two legs while the entire spine is upright.
It's pretty cool ...........I know I'm an archaeology geek

atb,
M

 

[Shambling Shaman]

You may find this of interest,

Oldest human DNA found in Spain
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/09/health/oldest-human-dna/

And I can always recommend "Graham Hancock finger prints of the gods"

 

[Goatboy]

Isn't it though ?

It's pretty cool ...........I know I'm an archaeology geek

atb,
M

Me too, but heck I'm known to be a bit of a Prof Alice Roberts fanboy

 

[Andy BB]

Rubbish - everyone know that anything over 10,000 years old has been deliberately planted to confuse us............................