A long barrow is a class of Middle Neolithic (approximately 3500-2700 BCE) burial monument which is found extensively throughout the British Isles and is related to other forms of contemporary tomb-building...
New research answers a long-debated question among anthropologists, archaeologists and geneticists: when farmers first arrived in Europe, how did they interact with existing hunter-gatherer groups? Prior studies have suggested these early Near Eastern farmers largely replaced the pre-existing European hunter-gatherers. Did the farmers wipe out the hunter-gatherers, through warfare or disease, shortly after arriving?
The Neolithic Age, also known as the New Stone Age, marked a significant era in human history. It spanned approximately from 10,000 BCE to 3,000 BCE, varying geographically.
With its evocative main face and O-shaped mouth, its mysterious zigzag etched lines, the Shigir Idol is now accepted as one of the world’s oldest examples of monumental art. The wooden statue 5.3m high with eight faces gazed over the water for only two decades, but leaves us with a conundrum 11,600 years later.
The retrieval, curation and redeposition of human heads – either the entire skull (i.e. cranium and mandible), or simply the cranium (without the mandible) – is a common feature of Near…
The Neolithic period, also known as the “New Stone Age,” was a time of great cultural and technological development in early human civilization.
From rock carvings throughout Europe to friezes in India, from ancient Greek coins to Hopi woven baskets, labyrinth symbols have been a part of our global culture for thousands of years. The labyrinth has served as a metaphor for our path through...
The Thornborough Henges are considered one of the most important ancient sites in Britain. Consisting of a triple henge alignment, it is a complex of three circular mounds with ditches and banks that was once part of a larger Neolithic landscape in use for over a thousand years. Historians believe this man-made, prehistoric structure had an astronomical significance and was purposely built to mirror the stars of Orion.
19th Century engraving of Danish Neolithic tools.A.P Madsen. Personal collection.
Just as people at the world’s oldest known temple site in Southeast Turkey began to make the transition from hunter-gatherers to a more settled lifestyle, they also started a “skull cult” in which they drilled and de-fleshed human skulls post-mortem.
Si deseamos maravillarnos, he aquí una civilización que hace soñar, pero cuya existencia está actualmente comprobada. Cuatro de sus centros han sido definitivamente identificados. El más célebre …
I was very lucky to be part of a small Stone Age Winter Experiment that took place last month at Kierikki Stone Age Centre, in Yli-Ii, Finland.
Find out what the people who built and used Stonehenge ate, how they cooked and served their food, and the cutting-edge science behind these discoveries.
Studying the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages is essential when teaching Early Man, and what better way to do it than with a series of fun, yet informational, activities! To capture your students' interest and engage them in the study of Early Man, and specifically the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, use one, two, or all five activities in this resource! As with all of my products, this activity comes in both paper AND digital formats, making it perfect for in-person learners, remote learners, and a hybrid version of both! What’s Included Both PAPER and DIGITAL versions of five highly engaging activities: - Notes on Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic {Detailed PPT included!} - Choice research on 3 Paleolithic Sites - Archeological Summary on the Paleolithic sites choice research - Comparison on Paleolithic VS Neolithic - Design a Paleo/Neo T-Shirt {Makes for an AWESOME class display!} Are you looking for just the Digital version? If you would JUST the DIGITAL version of this resource, click HERE! Attention Secondary History Teachers: -Are you tired of looking for engaging history resources for your secondary classroom? -Have you found my resources to help you out with your content planning? -Would you like to have ALL of your planning done for you? *If you answered YES to any of these questions, I have the PERFECT solution for you! Click HERE to learn about becoming a VIP History Club Member! Want to Save Money? Who doesn’t like to save money? Check out the Paleolithic VS Neolithic Activity in these bundles! Ancient Civilizations SUPER Bundle Set #1 {Digital AND Paper} Ancient Civilizations COMPLETE Curriculum Bundle {Digital AND Paper} You May Also Like Early Man Flipbook Activity {Digital AND Paper} Distance Learning Otzi: CSI Investigation {Digital AND Paper} Distance Learning Stone Age Activity {Digital AND Paper} Distance Learning Mesopotamia Unit Bundle {Digital AND Paper} Distance Learning Interactive Notebook-Mesopotamia Egypt Unit Bundle {Digital AND Paper} Distance Learning What Others Are Saying “So easy to use and assign on Google Classroom!” “I don’t know how you come up with so many terrific ideas, but students love your activities… and so do teachers. :)” “A great activity! Love the different levels.” Let’s Connect! →History from the Middle Blog- {For a deeper look into instructional strategies.} →History from the Middle Facebook- {For giveaways and highlights of products.} →History from the Middle Instagram- {For demonstrations on how products are used.} →History from the Middle Pinterest- {For curating all the goodness from History from the Middle!} Follow me for product updates AND to get notified first when new products are uploaded! Want to earn FREE TPT credits? Be sure to leave a review! I love seeing how my products help other teachers! Created by © History from the Middle Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom, if you are looking for multiple copies, be sure to purchase additional licenses.
