Category Archives: hominids

Horrible History: Neanderthal Cannibals

Posted on July 26, 2014 by excavatingthepast

The bones of twelve neanderthals found in a cave in Spain were cut and snapped, indicating that they were likely ‘processed’ by fellow neanderthals as food. The possible family group, which included three adult males, three adult females, three adolescents, … Continue reading →

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Horrible History: Ardipithecus Ramidus

Posted on June 8, 2014 by excavatingthepast

4.4 million years ago, one of our hominid ancestors roamed the plains of the Africa. Fondly famous for Lucy, Ardipithecus Ramidus was small in stature and stood upright.  To learn more about Ardi, watch  the videos.

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