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Stone Tools

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The first step in hominin technology was stone tools, and they endured for 3 million years. Used by Australopithecines, Neanderthals, Homo erectus, and Homo sapiens, the tools come in a huge variety of styles. Today, though, only experts know how to create these tools. Learning to make them can be a real challenge for beginners and comes with its own risks.

Creators and Hosts: Lorraine Boissoneault, Stephanie Sammann
Featuring: Dr. Metin I. Eren

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