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Offline Parnell

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Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« on: January 10, 2013, 12:32:35 pm »
Did anyone happen to catch this program last night? 
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Offline RidgeRunner

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2013, 12:53:31 pm »
I did.
Are you part Neanderthal?
I am.  Lots of Northen Europen in me.

They used the Neanderthal artifacts to try and disprove the knuckled dragging image that Neanderthals have had for quite some time.

I have told people for years that " Anybody that is smart enough to flint knap is SMART".

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Offline Pat B

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2013, 01:45:53 pm »
I watched it and it was excellent!   Over the last few years I have seen a few different shows on Neanderthals. One said all red heads are descendants of Neanderthals but shortly after that I saw one that said there was absolutely no evidence that modern man and Neanderthals interbred even though for a while they shared Europe(about 10,000 years). I'm sure some must have interbred and this show with the DNA testing proves it.
 Their stone tools, the pitch manufacture and their art all show that they had intelligence higher that previously thought.
  I also thought it was interesting that only because the first Neanderthal skeleton found was riddled with signs of arthritis(not realized until later) it was assumed that the stooped over stance placed them closer to the great apes then to humans. Aren't we an arrogant lot!  ::)
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Offline vinemaplebows

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2013, 02:23:25 pm »
My daughter  and I argued this subject for some time....(she went to college for it) I am glad I have been proved right! ha! It was a great show!
« Last Edit: January 10, 2013, 02:28:04 pm by vinemaplebows »
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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2013, 02:39:44 pm »
I need to watch this one. ;D
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2013, 03:44:35 pm »
Patrick, the Neanderthal's style of knapping is totally different from what is used today. The guy discussing it said it is actually more difficult to do with todays knowledge of lithics even though the results looked more simple.
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Offline Stoker

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2013, 04:01:27 pm »
I watched last night and really enjoyed it. It brought up a lot of good points. Nova is usually a good show. But the homo erectus carrying a bow 40,000yrs ago me thinks hollywood. They shoulda got Billy to play the part 8)
Thanks Leroy
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2013, 05:18:17 pm »
Leroy, I noticed that also. That was a bit early for bows.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2013, 05:33:10 pm »
I missed it but I just checked the guide and it will be on again at 4:00 am tomorrow morning.  The DVR is set
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Offline Stoker

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2013, 07:12:54 pm »
You'll enjoy the show
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Offline Gus

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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2013, 09:24:45 pm »
Hah!!!


Just got threw watching this one!!!

SPOILER!!!


I Bloody knew, Bone Deep that the Books had it ALL Wrong.
Always thought they didn't just dry up and blow away...
They are still here in nearly each and every one of us.
And I figured that we had them Drawn all wrong...

The bit on their Knapping was Very Cool to boot.
Very Cool over all!

Yet again we find accepted Scientific FACT misses the mark!
The Constant Underestimation of our Ancestors is Blatant and Discusting!

Go Ancestors!!!   :)

-gus
PS. I knew my last three Girlfriends were Bleeping Neanderthal Girls!
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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2013, 11:38:05 pm »
Pat, I know the technique.  It's called "levallois".  I use it for spalling most of my rocks.  Works great on rounded nodules. :)
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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2013, 11:51:38 pm »
I watched it too.  Very interesting.  Now I know why my wife is so hairy!!!! ;) :o ??? :'( >:D

JUST KIDDING
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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2013, 01:46:17 am »
If you want to see someone hairy you should see a young guy I work with.  A few years ago he shaved Who Dey in his chest/stomach and Jay 7 in his back hair for a Bengals game. 
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Re: Nova: Decoding Neanderthals
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2013, 11:13:53 am »
Ug me gott enough hair on my back to weave a rug. Ron
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