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“Light will be thrown on the origin of man and his history.”
- Charles Darwin
- 1859
Ancient Humans
In one brief line in 1859, Darwin moved human origins inside science. His quote signaled that our species should be studied as part of nature.
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How did writing first evolve?
- Perhaps with labels and counting.
- For sure, it began as a way to track the world around us and to document our stories.
The Origins of Writing
Writing didn’t appear fully formed. It evolved slowly as humans found ways to record, label, and preserve meaning beyond memory.
Ancient Humans
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When did ancient humans develop symbolic thought?
- Likely by 440,000 BCE!
- Artistry evolved before Neanderthals which split from our common ancestor long before us.
Origins of Symbolic Thought
Neanderthals in Spain were leaving unmistakably symbolic marks on cave walls at least 70,000 years ago.
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