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Analyzing the fossilized remains of ancient fauna.

The book centers on the mid-19th-century discovery of stone implements found alongside the remains of extinct animals. These finds proved humans were far older than previously believed, but determining exactly how old required reconciling several "clocks": Finding Time for the Old Stone Age: A History o...

O'Connor highlights that the history of this field was built not just by professors and museum keepers, but by a "colourful cast" of everyday professionals: Analyzing the fossilized remains of ancient fauna

While focused on Britain, the narrative follows a trail extending to Continental Europe, Africa, and Asia. Why This History Matters Finding Time for the Old Stone Age: A History o...

Studying the layers of the Earth and Quaternary deposits.