Overview of key theorists (Klein, Chomsky, Bickerton, Tattersall, Mithen, Coolidge & Wynn) and their theories on the Upper Paleolithic Cognitive Revolution.
Prehistory - Research Articles
Prehistoric Myths with Origins Over 8,000 Years Ago
Examines the surprising stability of mythic motifs over millennia, suggesting myths like the Cosmic Hunt or Serpent symbolism could encode memories of real cognitive shifts, supporting the Eve Theory’s timeframe.
The Bullroarer: A Worldwide Ritual Instrument and the Case for Ancient Cultural Diffusion
An anthropological examination of the bullroarer, arguing its global distribution and consistent ritual functions point to cultural diffusion from a common prehistoric origin.
The Sapient Paradox: A Brief Introduction
A concise overview of the Sapient Paradox – the puzzling gap between when anatomically modern humans appeared and when behaviorally modern traits (like art, complex tools, symbolism) emerged.
The Sapient Paradox: A Deep Dive into the Archaeological and Genetic Evidence
A comprehensive analysis of the Sapient Paradox, synthesizing archaeological findings (tools, art, burials) with paleogenetics (brain-related gene sweeps, population bottlenecks) to evaluate theories for the delayed emergence of behavioral modernity.
Cosmic Herakles — Serpent of Time, Hero of Eden
From Göbekli Tepe initiation lore to Orphic world-egg cosmology, tracing Herakles’ twin careers as Adamic hero and winged time-serpent.