The tiny ostrich eggshell beads that tell the story of Africa's past: A beader in Botswana strings ostrich eggshell beads Pixabay.comYou can tell a lot about a person by the things they wear, and this has likely been true throughout human history. The earliest kind of decoration was probably ochre, which we know humans have used for at least 200,000 years. By 75,000 years … [Read more...] about The tiny ostrich eggshell beads that tell the story of Africa’s past | The Conversation
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What excavated beads tell us about the when and where of human evolution | The Conversation
A panoramic view of the interior of the Blombos Cave, which holds fascinating insights into human evolution. SuppliedThe origins of “modern human behaviour” generate lively debate worldwide. The central question in these discussions is: When and where did our common ancestors first start behaving in ways similar to ourselves? Although it is well known that Homo sapiens were … [Read more...] about What excavated beads tell us about the when and where of human evolution | The Conversation
