Debra Taylor+FollowNeanderthals vs. Humans: Ancient Art ShowdownImagine stumbling upon ancient graffiti from both Neanderthals and modern humans—on opposite sides of the Strait of Gibraltar! Researchers just found the world’s first intercontinental rock art collection, showing both species left their mark in caves in Spain and Morocco. Some of these hand stencils are 64,000 years old! The coolest part? They might’ve used the same pigments and styles, hinting at a shared artistic tradition. These sites are now up for protected status—talk about a legacy! #History #Archaeology #Neanderthals10Share
martinezlaura+FollowNeanderthals: Not Just Cavemen AnymoreTurns out Neanderthals were way more like us than we thought! New research shows they weren’t just grunting brutes—they made fire on purpose, dabbled in art, and even had their own survival hacks (hello, bone marrow snacks). Sure, there’s some dark stuff like cannibalism, but their story is way more complex than we learned in school. It’s wild to think how much of their DNA still lives on in us! #Science #Neanderthals #Archaeology30Share
daniellopez+FollowNeanderthals: The Real OGs of Fire?Did you know Neanderthals might have been the first to make fire—like, 400,000 years ago? And get this: they left the world’s oldest fingerprint, used ‘crayons,’ and even had a ‘fat factory’ for survival snacks. But it wasn’t all cool inventions—cannibalism, weird blood types, and lead poisoning may have helped wipe them out. The more we learn, the more these ancient cousins seem both wild and weirdly relatable! #History #Neanderthals #Evolution10Share
Roy Davis+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Campfire Crew?Turns out, Neanderthals were making campfires in England 415,000 years ago—way earlier than anyone thought! Scientists found a hearth, handaxes, and even pyrite (hello, ancient firestarter kit) at a site in Suffolk. This means our prehistoric cousins were not just surviving, but thriving, cooking up meals, staying warm, and maybe even swapping stories around the fire. Who else is picturing Neanderthal s’mores right now? #History #Neanderthals #Archaeology00Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Firestarters?Turns out, Neanderthals might’ve been the original pyromaniacs! Archaeologists just found a 400,000-year-old fire pit in the UK, complete with heat-cracked handaxes and fool’s gold (iron pyrite) for sparking flames. This discovery totally rewrites the timeline for when humans first mastered fire—by a whopping 350,000 years. Imagine early humans chilling around a campfire, long before Homo sapiens even showed up. Who knew our ancient cousins were such hotshots? #Science #Archaeology #Neanderthals10Share
daniellopez+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Fire Starters?!Turns out, Neanderthals were sparking up way before we thought! Archaeologists just found evidence in England that these ancient humans were making fire 400,000 years ago—using pyrite and flint, no less. This pushes back the timeline for fire-making by a whopping 350,000 years and totally changes what we know about Neanderthal smarts. Who else is picturing a bunch of Neanderthals chilling around a campfire, swapping stories? #History #Neanderthals #Archaeology00Share
megangibson+FollowNeanderthal Cannibalism Was Real?!Just when you thought history class was wild enough—turns out Neanderthals in Belgium were eating women and kids from rival groups 40,000 years ago. Scientists found bones with the same marks as butchered animals, and DNA says the victims weren’t even locals. It’s giving Ice Age true crime vibes: outsiders brought in, then literally on the menu. Life back then? Absolutely savage. Who knew prehistoric drama could be this dark? #Science #Neanderthals #Prehistory20Share
susanfoster+FollowNeanderthal Cannibal Drama UncoveredArchaeologists just dropped a wild find: 45,000 years ago, Neanderthals in Belgium were cannibalizing women and kids from outside their group. The bones show clear butchery marks, and most belonged to small females and children who weren’t even related—total outsider vibes. The twist? These victims weren’t from the area, hinting at some intense inter-group rivalry. It’s like ancient Game of Thrones, but with way more bone-chilling plot twists. Who knew our distant cousins had such dark secrets? #History #Neanderthals #Archaeology30Share
