This episode traces the lives of humans during the last glacial period of the Ice Ages, particularly in the regions where polar conditions were most prevalent. In Europe, we trace the lineages of forager peoples from the Aurignacians to the Magdalenians and learn about their toolkits, hunting strategies, and artworks, including the spectacular cave paintings. In Siberia, we examine several different cultures that adapted to the expansive steppes. In North America, we look at the Clovis culture and come to understand how the first Americans lived in their world. History is covered from 39,000 to 12,500 years ago.

Transcript: https://riverofhistory.tumblr.com/post/184021186461/episode-10-life-during-the-ice-ages

Links and References Mentioned: 

Chauvet Cave re-dating: https://www.pnas.org/content/113/17/4670

Leroy McDermontt Venus figurines: https://steemit.com/science/@deeallen/self-portraits-of-fertility-symbols-venus-figurines-of-upper-paleolithic-eurasia-nudity

Missing Fingers on Hand Stencils: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs41982-018-0016-8

Lascaux star map?: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/871930.stm

Siberian archaeological record: https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/693388

Gomphothere hunt: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4121807/