The Neanderthals Rediscovered: How Modern Science is Rewriting Their Story

For too long, Neanderthals have been seen as dim-witted evolutionary dead-enders.   Advances in DNA technology have forced a reassessment of the Neanderthals’ role in our past.

“A fresh, well-informed and highly recommended introduction to the Neanderthals and the scientists who study them. . .pairing a Paleolithic expert &ahistorian of science makes for compelling reading,” says Paul Pettitt, Professor of Archaelogy, Durham University, of the book written by today’s speakers, who are local authors Dimitra Papagianni and Michael A. Morse.