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Human origins and evolution

Our ancestors, our species, migration out of Africa, ancient DNA, Neanderthals and Denisovans.

2 subjects · 2 lessons · 0 objects · 11 events

The thread through time

Everything in this drawer at its date. Objects above the line, lessons and events below. Each step to the right is ten times closer to today.

300,000 years ago10,0003,0001,000100nowHow long is human history?The first handsA modern human jaw in Kents CavernHunters camp at Star CarrFarming reaches BritainThe first Stonehenge, an earthworkThe stones of Stonehenge are raisedThe Amesbury Archer is buriedMust Farm burnsMaiden Castle’s great ramparts

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  1. How long is human history?How much of the human story was ever written down?The long human story · 315,000 years ago to now
  2. The first handsHow can anyone tell how old a cave painting is?The long human story · At least 67,800 years ago

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