You know the cavemen, a race of human cousins who lived exclusively in caves? They didn't exist. Sure prehistoric hominids used caves sometimes but they lived in other places too. Luckily the time they spent in caves has given us a glance at their culture thanks to the protective environments of caves.
This Stuff You Should Know episode explores the fascinating world of cave dwelling throughout human history, debunking the myth of permanent "cavemen" while revealing how our ancestors actually used caves as temporary shelters and canvases for incredible art. Josh and Chuck dive into stunning prehistoric cave paintings from places like Chauvet and Lascaux caves in France, discussing the theories behind why ancient peoples created these masterpieces by torchlight using primitive pigments. They also cover modern cave dwellers from various cultures and time periods, including the amazing story of Jewish families who survived the Holocaust by hiding in Ukrainian caves for over 500 days.
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