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albatross_the t1_isajmga wrote

Thinking about their ways of life is so fascinating. These types of discoveries can really make your imagination run wild. What I wouldn't give for an in-person glimpse of humans at this time. I feel we could find common ground to relate to each other, like the relief of a good pee in the bush or something like that

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Ferengi_Earwax t1_isb235g wrote

They had seasonal hunting and gathering lands. They'd move to where they could find the most abundant resources at the time. Most of the time it seems to be adjacent to wetlands. Wetland always have an abundance of animals, even in winter. Archeologists have found dwellings that were semi permanent. Meaning, they weren't inhabitanted year around but were built to be used as camps when they were in the area. The mesolithic is a fascinating Era. Especially when we get a glimpse into their believes like all the red deer skulls at Starr carr

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albatross_the t1_isb9qit wrote

Oh that's interesting about the red deer skulls, I will look into that with great enthusiasm. I read the book Sapiens which was really thought provoking. Would love to read more about this kind of stuff if you or any others have reccs

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worotan t1_isbe0q5 wrote

After the Ice by Steven Mithin is a great book for exactly this kind of information.

He tells you about archeological research around the world for the period 20,000 to 5,000 bce, but he also then tells you a story about a time traveller watching the people in the settlements or areas live their lives, as revealed by the archeological evidence.

It’s a really great way to think your way into the landscape they lived in and exploited. And it spans the globe.

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Ferengi_Earwax t1_isbajyq wrote

I tend to stick to the papers and journals, but there are plenty of popular history books that cover this period. Just never in the detail some of us would like. There's simply not enough information to really write a large book specifically on the mesolithic In Britain. There most certainly is alot of research on it, but not the type that lends itself to the usual popular history books which tend to be narrative driven.

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albatross_the t1_isbb0f4 wrote

Thank you. We will have to wait for contact with the aliens so we can watch their documentaries about them. I am looking forward to the day

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Ferengi_Earwax t1_isc1b4m wrote

Haha, I just saw the other day ancient aliens is on its 18th freaking season or so. Incredible. I do enjoy the shows cinematography though. They do an excellent job at filming historical sites. I just wish they wouldn't purposefully film blurry shots of hieroglyphics to mislead people into believing it's a helicopter or whatever they choose to imagine. They also tend to crop out all the context to fit their narrative. Def A show that's always best watched on mute.

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Etzello t1_isaw8nr wrote

This is why I scroll through comments on reddit

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Hakuchansankun t1_isdrf2v wrote

This made me happy…your words. The whole article did as well. We are an amazing, varied, versatile and prolific bunch. It’s very often difficult to see any beauty in our species or existence. I cherish when I actually can.

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