Evolutionary Anthropology
7 articles in this category
Cultural Change During the Old Stone Age: Slow Progression Across Geographic Barriers
Explore the slow cultural progression of Homo sapiens during the Old Stone Age, marked by gradual advancements but limited exchange due to geographic barriers.
The Dawn of Cultural Evolution: Early Hominid Societies
Explore early hominid societies where cultural practices like tool-making and cooperative hunting emerged, marking a pivotal shift from genetic to cultural evolution.
Big-Game Hunting in Early Human Evolution
Explore early human evolution through big-game hunting by Homo erectus, marked by technological and social advancements from 2 million years ago.
The Transformative Impact of Fire on Early Human Societies
Explore how controlled fire transformed early human societies through social structures, psychological development, and technological advancement.
The Mastery of Fire in Prehistoric Times
Explore how the control of fire marked a critical turning point for early humans, enabling survival, social organization, and technological advancements.
The Emergence of Sexual Selection and Family Structures
Explore how early humans evolved from natural rhythms to personal preferences in mate selection, leading to stable family units and complex social behaviors.
Early Human Societies and the Emergence of Home Bases
Explore early human societies' shift to home bases around 2 million years ago, marked by gender roles and advanced cognitive abilities.