03-23-2018, 03:41 AM
I just finished watching a fascinating series, "Tales from the Stone Age". It reminded me of the excellent posts by Thomas about his life experiences with the Sami people. I was particularly pleased that this program treated our early ancestors as innovating, intelligent, and resourceful. There was no attitude of them being primitive or less developed.
The story traces the development of our species from hunter gatherers to the beginning of the iron age. The story begins in the Fertile Crescent and goes back and forth with Europe. It is very well supported with archological evidence.
There are three episodes, lasting a total of three hours. It was produced in 2004 by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. I found it on Amazom Prime (free to members or no charge to guest members). It is also listed on youtube.
It makes me think and gives me a deeper appreciation for the legacy we have inherited. I plan to watch it again, at least once. I recommend it highly.
Ken
The story traces the development of our species from hunter gatherers to the beginning of the iron age. The story begins in the Fertile Crescent and goes back and forth with Europe. It is very well supported with archological evidence.
There are three episodes, lasting a total of three hours. It was produced in 2004 by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. I found it on Amazom Prime (free to members or no charge to guest members). It is also listed on youtube.
It makes me think and gives me a deeper appreciation for the legacy we have inherited. I plan to watch it again, at least once. I recommend it highly.
Ken