Art and Evolution: Part I (Cognitive Lines)

Pech de l'Aze aurochs bone with deliberate markings. Lower Paleo (200,000 bp) (This drawing pilfered from Don's Maps)

Art plays a huge part in our lives. Many of us dedicate our lives to creating, studying, or appreciating art. But did you know it was (and is) a crucial factor in the survival of our species?

The prehistory of textiles: Paleolithic

Textile production is one of the most ancient arts and is one of the most important factors in the survival of our species. Awls and eyed needles for sewing hides began to appear over 70,000 years ago. Amazing!