009 - The Conquest of Civilization

011 - Summary

Dive into Prehistoric Men, a captivating exploration first published in 1948 as part of the Chicago Natural History Popular History series. This accessible account brings to life the fascinating world of our ancestors during a groundbreaking era in anthropology, when revolutionary methods like carbon dating began to reshape our understanding. Prehistory, the vast expanse of time before the advent of written records, encompasses over 99% of human history—stretching back at least half a million years. While the prehistoric men left no books behind, their existence and lifestyle are revealed through the remnants they left for us to discover. Join us on a journey through time, as we unravel the mysteries of our distant past through the eyes of dedicated scientists. - Summary by the author and Phil Chenevert

010 - End of Prehistory

Dive into Prehistoric Men, a captivating exploration first published in 1948 as part of the Chicago Natural History Popular History series. This accessible account brings to life the fascinating world of our ancestors during a groundbreaking era in anthropology, when revolutionary methods like carbon dating began to reshape our understanding. Prehistory, the vast expanse of time before the advent of written records, encompasses over 99% of human history—stretching back at least half a million years. While the prehistoric men left no books behind, their existence and lifestyle are revealed through the remnants they left for us to discover. Join us on a journey through time, as we unravel the mysteries of our distant past through the eyes of dedicated scientists. - Summary by the author and Phil Chenevert

009 - The Conquest of Civilization

Dive into Prehistoric Men, a captivating exploration first published in 1948 as part of the Chicago Natural History Popular History series. This accessible account brings to life the fascinating world of our ancestors during a groundbreaking era in anthropology, when revolutionary methods like carbon dating began to reshape our understanding. Prehistory, the vast expanse of time before the advent of written records, encompasses over 99% of human history—stretching back at least half a million years. While the prehistoric men left no books behind, their existence and lifestyle are revealed through the remnants they left for us to discover. Join us on a journey through time, as we unravel the mysteries of our distant past through the eyes of dedicated scientists. - Summary by the author and Phil Chenevert

008 - The First Revolution

Dive into Prehistoric Men, a captivating exploration first published in 1948 as part of the Chicago Natural History Popular History series. This accessible account brings to life the fascinating world of our ancestors during a groundbreaking era in anthropology, when revolutionary methods like carbon dating began to reshape our understanding. Prehistory, the vast expanse of time before the advent of written records, encompasses over 99% of human history—stretching back at least half a million years. While the prehistoric men left no books behind, their existence and lifestyle are revealed through the remnants they left for us to discover. Join us on a journey through time, as we unravel the mysteries of our distant past through the eyes of dedicated scientists. - Summary by the author and Phil Chenevert

007 - End and Prelude

Dive into Prehistoric Men, a captivating exploration first published in 1948 as part of the Chicago Natural History Popular History series. This accessible account brings to life the fascinating world of our ancestors during a groundbreaking era in anthropology, when revolutionary methods like carbon dating began to reshape our understanding. Prehistory, the vast expanse of time before the advent of written records, encompasses over 99% of human history—stretching back at least half a million years. While the prehistoric men left no books behind, their existence and lifestyle are revealed through the remnants they left for us to discover. Join us on a journey through time, as we unravel the mysteries of our distant past through the eyes of dedicated scientists. - Summary by the author and Phil Chenevert