Prehistory Mailbag! Archaeology, Language, and the Advantages of Farming
Tides of History
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The Importance of Intentional Control of Fire in Agriculture
If sedentism became more viable in a more stable, warmer, and wetter climate then we should expect agriculture to be connected to that same thing. Intensive subsistence strategies tend to be more resilient in the face of sudden climatic changes. It's easier to have more children if you're more sedentary.
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