Monthly Archives: September 2016

Staying put: the what, when, and how of the first farmers

Posted on September 28, 2016 by twilightbeasts

We’ve all thought about making lifestyle changes at some point. Joining a running group. Going on a diet. Stopping smoking. So did our hunter-gatherer ancestors. They made what would be perhaps one of the greatest lifestyle changes in the history … Continue reading →

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Disappearing into the heavens

Posted on September 6, 2016 by twilightbeasts

Some years ago I witnessed a dinosaur attack. There was a flash of brown, then a thud. It was over in a second. Sharp powerful claws gripped its prey, pinning it against the ground. Then it began to feast. I … Continue reading →

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