neutronbumblebee
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- Comment on "Sorry about the brain damage 🥺" - The Roman Empire 4 weeks ago:
How did they counter the risk from lead pipes? Coating the inside? Or just avoiding. I imagine the deaths or symptoms of lead workers were an indication it was toxic. But the effects of widespread dust wouldn’t be easy to detect
- Comment on Archaeologists discover all Homo naledi skeletons found in South African cave are female 4 weeks ago:
Tends to support the claims made about this discovery that the burials were culturally driven. One of the odd things about the remains was their very consistent adult size. This would only be the case if males were the same size as females which would be unusual given other related species.
The results of this study build upon previous insights from the Rising Star team about Homo naledi’s possible behavior. In 2023, the Rising Star team discovered evidence of possible fire, symbols, and buriald.
In in 2025, the team published additional evidence to support their findings of intentional burial practices and the creation of rock engravings.