The behavioral origins of Homo sapiens can be traced back to the first material culture
produced by our species in Africa, the Middle Stone Age (MSA). Beyond this broad …

The emergence of hunting technology in the deep past fundamentally shaped the
subsistence strategies of early human populations. Hence knowing when different weapons …

The Lower Paleolithic Late Acheulian in the Levant marks a fascinating chapter in human
cultural and biological evolution. Nevertheless, many aspects of the Late Acheulian are still …

Understanding the appearance and evolution of prehistoric weaponry is a key topic in
archaeological research. While stone or osseous projectile points are identified …

Projectile technology is commonly viewed as a significant contributor to past human
subsistence and, consequently, to our evolution. Due to the allegedly central role of …

Edge convergence, which is typical for pointed tools, is a major morphological feature
contributing to the definition of the African Middle Stone Age (MSA). The multifaceted …

The role of demography is often suggested to be a key factor in both biological and cultural
evolution. Recent research has shown that the linkage between population size and cultural …

When electron spin resonance (ESR) is applied to sedimentary quartz, dealing with the poor
bleachability of the signals is particularly challenging. In this study, we used both the single …

The experimental study of prehistoric projectile points has been an active field of research
over the last forty years. This contribution is an introduction to the discipline and presents an …

Henrich, J., 2001. Cultural transmission and the diffusion of innovations: Adoption dynamics
indicate that biased cultural transmission is the predominate force in behavioural change …