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Leaving A Mark

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Exploring Ancient Art: Non-Human Artists?

In this episode, we explore the idea of leaving a mark. Scientists discovered calcite deposits on ancient art that dated back 65,000 years ago, when there were only Neanderthals in Europe. This raises intriguing questions about who created the art. It challenges our perception of Neanderthals as being different from us, highlighting the unique qualities of this group. Are they more similar to us than we thought?

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