A study was published on October 12, 2023, revealing new insights into Neanderthal cuisine and their use of fire. Twenty years of archaeological excavations at the Gruta da Oliveira, a cave in central Portugal, culminated in the study. Researchers have found evidence suggesting that Neanderthals were as intelligent as Homo sapiens. Diego Angelucci, an UniTrento archaeologist, stated, “More than different species, I would speak of different human forms.” The control of fire was mastered by the Neanderthals, using it for cooking, heating, defense, and even giving it a significant place in their living spaces. Published in PLoS One, the international … Continue reading Neanderthal vs. Homo Sapiens: Archaeological Gourmet Findings Challenge Evolutionary Views!