The first article from my PhD results is now published — and it’s Open Access! We show how handaxe grip and use evolved over time at La Noira (France). doi.org/10.1007/s419... #usewear #prehistory #handaxe #paleolithic #acheulean

New preprint out! In this study, we evaluate how accurately different molding compounds replicate lithic microtopography using confocal microscopy and ISO 25178 surface roughness parameters. The Good, the Bad, the Bumpy: osf.io/preprints/so... via @OsfFramework

New paper out with Radu Iovita in PLOS One modeling potential routes of dispersal for Neanderthals moving from the Caucasus Mountains to the Altai Mountains after MIS 6 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

A very exciting first post here: the final paper from my dissertation as finally be published in Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences! We characterized the processes of lithic artifact weathering at the Semizbugu site complex in Central Kazakhstan. Check it out here 👉 rdcu.be/d8NvQ

This month we were honored to Spend time with Prof. April Nowell, at the Department of prehistory @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social She shared with us her ongoing research in Australia, Jordan and about Children in prehistory! Thank you!

Ethiopian Highlands study examines stone tool decision-making process in early human history phys.org/news/2025-01...