Paleontology, archeology, and art history provide crucial information for the understanding
of human evolution throughout ages and its habits. Past animal and plant species are also …

This new edition of the definitive work on doing paleoethnobotany brings the book up to date
by incorporating new methods and examples of research, while preserving the overall …

Stone artifacts from Schöningen 12 and 13 were examined microscopically to identify
residues, wear, and manufacturing traces in order to clarify their possible anthropogenic …

Residue analysis has become a frequently applied method for identifying prehistoric stone
tool use. Residues adhering to the stone tool with varying frequencies are interpreted as …

Understanding hunting technology is pivotal in the study of adaptive and innovative forces
that influenced the evolution of prehistoric societies. The manufacture, design and use of …

Blind-testing is an important tool that should be used by all analytical fields as an approach
for validating method. Several fields do this well outside of archaeological science. It is …

Contrary to prevalent assumptions, blood—the ultimate “soft tissue”—has a substantial fossil
record. Although initial reports of blood remnants from the Holocene were deservedly …

Grinding stones and fragments have often been found in archaeological sites at L ake M
ungo, south‐western N ew S outh W ales, and their function has mostly been inferred on the …

The identification of residues is traditionally based on the distinctive morphologies of the
residue fragments by means of light microscopy. Most residue fragments are amorphous, in …

Recent technological developments in scientific dating methods and their applications to a
broad range of materials have transformed our ability to accurately date rock art. These …