HUMAN EVOLUTION
 
 

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Cultural Evolution

 
     
   
 
Study of the Early Human Journey
A comprehensive study into the origins of early human migration, using sophisticated laboratory and computer analysis of DNA.
Stone Age Reference Collection 
Stone Age Reference Collection (at the institute of Archaeology, University of Oslo) is an excellent site showing stone tool types and the various tool making technologies used to make them. 
Stone Pages 
An excellent, comprehensive guide to European megaliths (stone circles, dolmens, standing stones, cairns, barrows and hill forts). Provides detailed information on many archaeological sites.
The Chauvet Cave 
Describes the recently discovered Paleolithic cave in the Ardéche Region of France that contains more than 300 exceptional paintings and engravings dated between 32,000 and 30,000 years ago. Excellent photos of the paintings.  
 
 
Human Fossil Record 
 
     
   
 
A Look at Modern Human Origins 
Aimed at students, this site provides the latest information on the latest hominid finds. Includes Orrorin tugenesis
Becoming Human 
View the documentary on becoming human. Includes latest news and views, as well as a glossary and other resources.
Cavemen-Human Evolution 
This BBC website lets you journey through time from primates to modern people. 
Dmanisi  
This site looks at the oldest Hominid site found out side of Africa.
Early Human Evolution 
Easy to read and well presented with information on early transitional humans, Homo erectus, and early human culture.
Fossil Evidence for Human Evolution in China 
Fossil evidence for human evolution in China. Includes a catalogue of Chinese human fossil remains, a picture gallery of important fossil specimens, maps, and a time line.
Hominid Species 
Hosted by Talk Origins Archive, these pages briefly list the various hominid species found.
Human Evolution 
Learn about the patterns of hominid dispersal, the human fossil record, the hominid brain, and hominid tools. A well presented web site, well worth a look.
Human Evolution: Skulls
The ancestors of today's modern apes (gorillas, orangutans, gibbons, chimpanzees and humans) first appeared in the fossil record about 27 million years ago. By examining their skulls we can explore characteristics which reflect their evolutionary relationships. click on the virtual skulls section to view interactive 3D versions of many skulls
Human Origins and Evolution Page 
This page was established by Professor Jeanne Sept to maintain links to this constantly growing scientific database, and teaching resources for her students taking the Human Origins and Evolution in Africa course. 
Peter Brown's Australian and Asian Palaeoanthropology 
Learn about the sites and human hominid fossils found in the Australasian area. Also looks at the human origins of Asia and Australia. Also includes research and teacher resources.
BBC NEWS | 'Proof' our brains are evolving 
By comparing modern man with our ancestors of 37,000 years ago, a Chicago University team has discovered big changes in two genes linked to brain size.
Stone Age Institute
The Stone Age Institute is a non-profit organization devoted to the study of technology, adaptation and evolution in human prehistory.
The Evidence for Human Evolution
Part of the Talk Origins Archive, this site includes hominid fossils that are considered important either for their scientific or historic interest. Includes photos and a brief description of fossils.
The Human Origins Program 
A site maintained by the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, this site gives information on the Human Origins Program, and also provides users with the opportunity to ask questions of the Smithsonian scientists.
 
 
Primates
 
     
   
  Bonobo Sex and Society 
The behaviour of a close relative challenges assumptions about male supremacy in human evolution. by Frans B. M. de Waal.
Chimpanzee Hunting Habits 
After living for much of the past four years among the chimpanzees of Tanzania's Gombe National Park, anthropologist Craig Stanford believes he may have discovered a model for the origins of human sexual politics. 
Demonic Males: Apes and the Origins of Human Violence 
The Washington Post web site provides Chapter 1 of the book: "Demonic Males - Apes and the Origins of Human Violence", by Richard Wrangham and Dale Peterson. 
Duke Lemur Center 
The only chimpanzee fossils known to science have been unearthed in Kenya, the journal Nature reports. The three 545,000-year-old chimp teeth were dug up in the country's Tugen Hills and probably belonged to the same individual, the US discoverers say. 
BBC NEWS | First chimpanzee fossils found 
The Duke Lemur Center was established in 1966 and today is the world's largest sanctuary for rare and endangered prosimian primates. The center's site provides information, photo's and latest prosimian news and updates.
Fossil Primates 1 
Describes details of early primates. Lecture notes by Dr. Bill Sellars, Part 1. 
Fossil Primates 2 
Describes details of early primates. Lecture notes by Dr. Bill Sellars, Part 2.  
Order Primates 
Learn about primate characteristics and the distinguishing features of the 13 families which make up the primate order.
Physical Anthropology Tutorials 
Provided by Palomar College, these 16 tutorials range from Early Theories of Evolution to Evolution of Modern Humans. The tutorials contain detailed discussions, audio files, diagrams and practice quiz's.
Primate Images 
Provides a large collection of images of gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, gibbons, old world monkeys, new world monkeys and prosimians. 
Primates.com 
Provides information on: Lemurs, Monkeys, Gorrilas, Bonobos and Chimpanzees. Each section is broken up into further headings of related information, including links to more detailed information.
 

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