Paper Defends Spoken Language in Homo erectus

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The first thing that comes to mind in the context of intellectual capabilities is brain size. Source
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The Neanderthal Story Keeps Evolving (Even if Nothing Else Does)

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The University of Seville announces that Neanderthal footprints found along Portugal’s Algarve coast have led to unexpected insights about Neanderthal culture. Source
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