Study finds human ancestors were making fire far earlier than once thought
Study finds humans were making fire far earlier than once thought Ancient Hearths: Revolutionary Discovery Pushes Back the Dawn of Human Fire-Making by 350,000 Years BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) Archaeological evidence from Barnham, Suffolk, England, demonstrates that ancient humans were deliberately making fire approximately 400,000 years ago—roughly 350,000 years earlier than previously confirmed. This discovery fundamentally reshapes our understanding of human cognitive evolution, technological capabilities, and the timeline of controlled fire use that enabled early humans to survive in colder climates, process food more efficiently, and develop complex social behaviors. The finding represents one of the most significant revisions to human prehistory in decades, revealing that our ancestors achieved technological mastery of fire far earlier than scientists believed possible. The Spark That Changed Everything: How Early Humans Mastered Fire 350,000 Years Earlier Than We Thought L...