Cave discovery pushes back the moment we first used fire (opens in new tab)

There’s no doubt about it – burning stuff is what makes us human. Aside from the fact that fire makes food safer, tastier, and more digestible, burning a few sticks pushes back the darkness, keeps predators at bay, and keeps us toasty warm.Continue ReadingCategory: Archaeology, ScienceTags: Fire, ancient, Human, Cave, Evolution, Archeology