“prehistoric humans who discovered death reacted by celebrating life. Through self-adornment and embellishment, they affirmed their existence, defying the final tragedy to come. They employed symbolism to express their immense joy at being alive (still).” — Juan Luis Arsuaga Copy Share Image
“The red mammoth in the cave at Pindal is very special because its heart, also red, is depicted inside its chest.” — Juan Luis Arsuaga Copy Share Image
“prehistoric humans who discovered death reacted by celebrating life. Through self-adornment and embellishment, they affirmed their existence, defying the final tragedy to come. They… — Juan Luis Arsuaga Copy Share Image
“the average Neanderthal cranial capacity was greater than that of modern humans.” — Juan Luis Arsuaga Copy Share Image
“the two evolutionary lines, ours and the Neanderthals’, both developed such large brains, and perhaps other characteristics in common, because we exchanged genes.” — Juan Luis Arsuaga Copy Share Image
