Since the launch of the Journal of Human Evolution fifty years ago, the archaeology of
human origins and the evolution of culture have witnessed major breakthroughs with the …

Since its inception, archaeology has traditionally focused exclusively on humans and our
direct ancestors. However, recent years have seen archaeological techniques applied to …

The capacity of Homo sapiens for the intergenerational accumulation of complex
technologies, practices, and beliefs is central to contemporary accounts of human …

The habitual consumption of large-animal resources (eg, similar sized or larger than the
consumer) separates human and nonhuman primate behavior. Flaked stone tool use …

The archaeological record offers insights into our evolutionary past by revealing ancient
behaviour through stone and fossil remains. Percussive foraging is suggested to be …

In this paper, we present pounded objects from excavations at HWK EE and EF-HR, which
are studied from macro and microscopic perspectives. Analysis of HWK EE revealed one of …

The article presents an original analysis which combines use-wear, 3D modelling and
spatial analyses to experimental archaeology in order to investigate Early Upper …

Recovering evidence of past human activities enables us to recreate behaviour where direct
observations are missing. Here, we apply archaeological methods to further investigate …

Abstract Renewed research at Amanzi Springs has increased resolution on the timing and
technology of the Acheulian industry in South Africa. The archeology from the Area 1 spring …

The production of sharp-edged stone flakes is often viewed as a unique adaptation specific
to the hominin lineage. The discovery of large stone cores and flakes dated to 3.3 Ma has …