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Neanderthals

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Birch Tar Made With Neanderthal Methods Shows Antibiotic Activity, Study Finds

Researchers recreated birch tar with Stone Age techniques, then found it inhibited Staphylococcus in lab tests.

Oldest Confirmed Human Fire-Making Found at 400,000-Year-Old UK Site

Neanderthals Crafted Crayon-Like Ochre Tools in Crimea and Ukraine, Study Finds

Neanderthals’ 125,000-Year-Old “Fat Factory” Confirmed as First Large-Scale Bone-Grease Operation

Forensic Police Authenticate 43,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Fingerprint in Spain