frazierdanielle+FollowDid Neanderthals Invent the First Arrowheads?Archaeologists just found 80,000-year-old stone arrowheads in Uzbekistan, and they might be the oldest ever—possibly made by Neanderthals! These tiny, sharp stones are so old they predate similar finds in Africa by 6,000 years. The catch? No one’s sure if they were made by modern humans, Neanderthals, or even a hybrid. Either way, our ancestors were way more inventive than we thought! #History #Archaeology #Neanderthals40Share
Matthew Stevens+FollowNeanderthal Workshop Unearthed!Did you hear about the Neanderthal workshop found in Poland? Archaeologists discovered a site where our ancient relatives repaired their butchering tools. They found flint and animal bones from mammoths and rhinos, showing Neanderthals were skilled hunters. The tools were made from chocolate flint, which they traveled miles to collect. This find gives us a peek into their complex society and survival skills. Fascinating, right? #Archaeology #Neanderthals #History #History #Archaeology #Neanderthals40Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowDid UV Rays Doom the Neanderthals?Imagine Earth’s magnetic field going haywire and letting in a blast of solar UV rays. That’s what happened 41,000 years ago! While Neanderthals got zapped, early humans got creative—think DIY sunscreen (ochre), custom clothes, and hiding out in caves. This new study says those survival hacks might be why we’re here and Neanderthals aren’t. Wild to think a cosmic event could shape who’s left on Earth! #Science #Neanderthals #HumanEvolution30Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowAncient Humans & Neanderthals: Hot Spots RevealedTurns out, our ancestors’ love lives were way more complicated than we thought! Modern humans and Neanderthals hooked up not once, not twice, but three times over thousands of years. Scientists just mapped out where the last steamy rendezvous likely happened: the Levant (think modern-day Middle East) and the Iberian Peninsula (Spain/Portugal). Basically, these regions were the OG dating hotspots for interspecies mingling. Who knew our DNA had such a wild backstory? #Science #Neanderthals #HumanHistory20Share
Jason Cuevas+FollowNeanderthals’ Secret Snack: Maggots?!Turns out, Neanderthals weren’t just hardcore meat lovers—they had a taste for maggots, too! New research suggests their high nitrogen levels (which made them seem like total carnivores) might actually be from munching on maggot-infested, putrid meat. Apparently, ancient humans (and some Indigenous groups) saw these squirmy snacks as a fatty, nutritious delicacy. Who knew the OG paleo diet included bugs? Would you try it if it meant surviving the Ice Age? #History #Neanderthals #AncientDiet01Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowNeanderthals Had Their Own Secret Club?Turns out, a group of Neanderthals in France were basically the ultimate introverts—genetically and culturally cut off from everyone else for 50,000 years! Scientists found that this "Thorin Lineage" didn’t mix with other Neanderthals, making their own tools and everything. But this isolation may have backfired, leaving them less able to survive big changes. Who knew being too exclusive could be a downfall, even 50,000 years ago? #Neanderthals #AncientHistory #ScienceNews #Science10Share
susanfoster+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Hunters?Mind blown! Those ancient wooden spears found in a German coal mine might actually be Neanderthal tech, not from an earlier human ancestor like we thought. New research says they're about 200,000 years old—so Neanderthals could’ve been out there hunting horses with some seriously sophisticated weapons. This totally shakes up what we thought about their skills and teamwork. Still, not everyone’s convinced about the new timeline, but if true, Neanderthals just got way cooler in my book! #HistoryRewrite #Neanderthals #Archaeology #AncientTech #ScienceNews #Science00Share
daniellopez+FollowNeanderthal Kids Were Beachgoers?!Imagine stumbling across 100,000-year-old footprints of Neanderthal kids literally playing on a Spanish beach! Researchers found 87 fossilized prints, including some from children just goofing around in the sand—total ancient summer vibes. Turns out, these prehistoric humans weren’t just hunters, they knew how to have fun too. Plus, one giant print hints some Neanderthals could be six feet tall! This find totally changes what we thought about their lives. Who knew ancient beach days were a thing? #Neanderthals #Archaeology #AncientHistory #FossilFriday #BeachVibes #Science30Share
