Since the launch of the Journal of Human Evolution fifty years ago, the archaeology of
human origins and the evolution of culture have witnessed major breakthroughs with the …

In 1994, Hunt published the 'postural feeding hypothesis'—a seminal paper on the origins of
hominin bipedalism—founded on the detailed study of chimpanzee positional behavior and …

Intentionally produced sharp-edged stone flakes and flaked pieces are our primary evidence
for the emergence of technology in our lineage. This evidence is used to decipher the …

The human archaeological record changes over time. Finding such change in other animals
requires similar evidence, namely, a long-term sequence of material culture. Here, we apply …

The archaeological record offers insights into our evolutionary past by revealing ancient
behaviour through stone and fossil remains. Percussive foraging is suggested to be …

Archaeological evidence informs our understanding of the evolution of hominin behaviour.
Such evidence is traditionally used to reconstruct hominin activities and intentions. In the …

When and how human ancestors first used tools remains unknown, despite intense research
into the origins of technology. It has been hypothesized that the evolutionary roots of stone …

Extant primates, especially chimpanzees, are often used as models for pre-modern hominin
(henceforth: hominin) behaviour, anatomy and cognition. In particular, as hominin behaviour …

The ability to modify the environment through the transport of tools has been instrumental in
shaping the evolutionary success of humans. Understanding the cause-and-effect …

Capuchins can employ several strategies to deal with environmental challenges, such as
using stone tools to access encapsulated resources. Nut-cracking is customary in several …