albatross_the t1_isb9qit wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Reply to comment by Ferengi_Earwax in Superhighway of ancient human and animal footprints in England provides an 'amazing snapshot of the past' by shyleader

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

Ferengi_Earwax t1_isbava0 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM

https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/archaeology/oldest_house_01.shtml that's one of the structures I was referring to. They've found a few others which is a miracle considering the transitory period.

worotan t1_isbe0q5 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:50 PM

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.

albatross_the t1_ise1tk7 wrote on October 15, 2022 at 6:59 AM

Sounds perfect for what I'm looking for!!! Thank you

Ferengi_Earwax t1_isbb088 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM

There's also this https://www.routledge.com/The-Mesolithic-in-Britain-Landscape-and-Society-in-Times-of-Change/Conneller/p/book/9781138790438?utm_source=cjaffiliates&utm_medium=affiliates&cjevent=e20d44bb4be511ed81b2e51f0a82b838

albatross_the t1_isbhuop wrote on October 14, 2022 at 6:16 PM

Thanks for these links!

Ferengi_Earwax t1_isbajyq wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:27 PM

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.

albatross_the t1_isbb0f4 wrote on October 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM

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

Ferengi_Earwax t1_isc1b4m wrote on October 14, 2022 at 8:26 PM

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.