Pyrotechnology, the ability for hominins to use fire as a tool, is considered to be one of the
most important behavioural adaptations in human evolution. While several studies have …

Birch tar is the oldest synthetic substance made by early humans. The earliest such artefacts
are associated with Neanderthals. According to traditional interpretations, their study allows …

This study presents a hydroclimatic reconstruction from Crvena Stijena (Montenegro, Balkan
Peninsula), a rock shelter that has yielded evidence for Middle Paleolithic human …

High-altitude island environments, with their characteristic strong seasonal contrast and
limited resources, are challenging contexts for human subsistence. However, although …

The occupation process and survival strategies of prehistoric humans on the Tibetan
Plateau are important scientific questions for understanding human adaptation to extreme …

Abstract The Northern Iberian Plateau during the Early Iron Age witnessed the proliferation
of villages, showcasing well-preserved earthen architectural remains that offer valuable …

In fire-prone biomes, the interpretation of paleoecological proxies is subjected to
uncertainties since the plant biomarkers/molecules are thermally modified during vegetation …

Burned or charred organic matter in anthropogenic combustion features may provide
important clues about past human activities related to fire. To interpret archaeological …

Testing Neanderthal behavioural hypotheses requires a spatial–temporal resolution to the
level of a human single occupation episode. Yet, most of the behavioural data on …

The" formiguers"(earth mounds to burn woody plant residues) constituted a common
practice of fertilization of soils in many regions of Spain in the past. The result of combustion …