vol.004：Paleolithic Fire：Invention of Lighting
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vol.004：Paleolithic Fire：Invention of Lighting
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The text provides an extensive historical and archaeological study of the invention and evolution of fire as a light source during the Paleolithic Age, spanning approximately 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago. It examines the necessity of lighting for early humans due to threats from nocturnal animals and the limitations of activity in darkness, particularly within caves. The source details the progression of fire usage, from exploiting naturally occurring fires around 1.5 million years ago to developing controlled fire and artificial lighting technologies like torches and stone lamps. Crucially, the document outlines the profound impacts of fire on human evolution, including promoting brain development through cooked food, altering sleep patterns, and fostering complex social, technological, and cultural activities across various global regions like Africa, Europe, and Asia.