Let us travel back in time few hundred thousand years ago to meet our ancestors, Neanderthals, who were the most recent archaic humans who inhabited Eurasia from around 350.000 years ago and gradually had disappeared by 25.000 years ago. Similar human population lived at the same time in Africa and eastern Asia, but the best research was done on Neanderthals because their bones and artifacts stayed well preserved due to the many limestone caves all around Europe and Asia. 40.000 years ago, climate started to change, Cro-Magnons, more modern humans came in Europe (from Africa), started to interbred with Neanderthals, so after more then 10.000 years original Neanderthals gradually disappear.
Neanderthals were one of the most successful humans - they survived over of quarter of million years by adapting to the extremely cold climate of the Ice age with their short muscled bodies and strong skeletons.
When were first time bones of Neanderthals found (in 19th century,in cave in Germany (Neander Valley)) scientists believed that our ancestors were subhuman and that they were separate species from us. Due to the lack of knowledge, it was believed that they were completely wild, aggressive, cannibals, almost without human characteristics. In 1960 this theory was finally changed, and neanderthals are recognized as Homo sapienceneardelthalensis and accepted in family of human beings. Now is known, that we can be very proud of our ancestors:
their societies were very well organized, altough they lived in relatively small groups, groups were also communicating among themselves,
Now is known that Neandertals also created art: altough their strong hands and fingers was not able to create such sophisticated artwork as Cro-magnons could. Recently it was found many artifacts which show that our ancestors had imagination and developed articians abilities. The most recent archeologic findings amd recent reconstrucions of their faces definetely are changing all our prejudices about "cavemen".
It is known that life was short at that time,due to the difficult life conditions, the longest was cca 50 years. Neanderthals used stone-tools and fires and lived mostly in caves. Caves were also their sanctuaries. They performed rituals for success in hunting, fertility, healing, for newborns and funerals.
Their physical look was very far from ape-like creatures like we used to imagine them. Actually, they did not differ much from modern people, as you can see from the pictures where is shown how did they really look like;
One way to learn about people who lived before written history is through archaeological evidence, such as tools, artifacts, and ruins. By studying these items and their context, researchers can make inferences about the daily lives, customs, and beliefs of ancient civilizations. Additionally, the analysis of genetic material, such as ancient DNA, can provide insights into the movement and interactions of prehistoric populations.
People are drawn to archaeology for reasons such as a passion for history, the thrill of discovery, a desire to uncover mysteries of the past, and the opportunity to learn more about ancient civilizations and cultures. The field offers a chance to contribute to our understanding of human history and preserve our cultural heritage.
In order to better understand how people lived in ancient times, and to see how it mirors society today. To see how these people used to9 live, and to learn from their history, their mistakes and/or their achievements.
I learned about the history of the museum, including how the boneyard came to be and the significance of the artifacts on display. The curator provided insight into the conservation efforts and the importance of preserving these pieces of history for future generations to learn from.
People visit archaeological sites to learn about past civilizations, to see historically significant artifacts and structures, and to gain a better understanding of human history and cultural evolution. Some are also drawn by the sense of mystery and intrigue surrounding ancient civilizations and the opportunity to connect with the past in a tangible way.
Archaeologists and anthropologists look for physical evidence such as artifacts, structures, and human remains to learn about how people lived before written records were kept. They also study the environment, such as plant remains and soil composition, to understand ancient lifestyles and behaviors. Analyzing the distribution and context of archaeological finds helps researchers reconstruct past societies and understand their daily activities and cultural practices.
Before printing and universal education, most people learned about history through oral tradition.
They learn that history repeats itself and they learn about their heritage,culture,how society used to be and stuff like that
she learn rascism and history before her
That people learn nothing from history.
History and science are the foundation of who we are as people and the reason we as a species are who we are.
To preserve the truth of history so that future generations learn and know the truth and to learn from the mistakes of the past.
To preserve the truth of history so that future generations learn and know the truth and to learn from the mistakes of the past.
You learn about history by reading what happened when that person wrote,and what happened at that time. Culture
History books often do not give information in history or they give false information. History textbooks are usually written by a committee of people with specific ideas about history and they put in "pet" history events or particualar political views. There is also the fact that history books can not tell ALL of history because of the simple fact the book would be too large. It is up to the individual or the teacher to learn about history and to learn what is right, wrong, or left out. As a history teacher I try to learn all I can about history so I can tell my students what is not in the book or what is in the book that is wrong.
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The uses of studying history are that you learn of your past. You learn your countries past, your past, and the people's past. Some people like learning those things and it will inspire you to be a historian.
Yes, it is possible to learn history from films and television shows. Some people actually learn better by watching an educational program.