The Evolution of Cooking: A Defining Moment in Human History
Tracing the Origins of Fire and Cooking in Human Evolution
Cooking is often viewed as a significant turning point in human evolution. It not only provided the extra calories needed to support larger brains1 but also transformed the way early humans interacted with their environment. When exactly did our ancestors begin to control fire and cook food? While the answer remains elusive, a combination of archaeologic…
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