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Lascaux Cave Discovery
- In 1940, Marcel Ravidat's dog, Robot, led him to a cave filled with prehistoric paintings.
- These Lascaux paintings included over 900 animal figures, some of extinct species.
Universal Hand Stencils
- Negative hand stencils, created by blowing pigment around a hand, are found in caves worldwide.
- These ancient handprints, dating back 15,000-40,000 years, connect us to our shared human past.
Hardships and Art
- Prehistoric hand stencils reveal glimpses into past lives, showing amputations and hardships.
- Despite these challenges, they made art, suggesting its inherent importance to humans.