Fire and Humanity
Humans didn't discover fire; it existed long before our species. The earliest confirmed use of fire dates back to 400,000 years ago in Israel, but evidence suggests it could have been utilized as far back as 2 million years. The context of fire usage, such as intentional hearths found in caves, highlights the complexity of our relationship with this vital resource. As new discoveries emerge, our understanding of when and how early hominins harnessed fire continues to evolve.In this clip
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