Did Peking Man wield a spear? New research suggests early humans were assembling weapons in China 700,000 years ago



A replica of the skull of Peking Man. New research indicates that this group of Homo erectus used spears and sophisticated butchering tools. Photo by Yan Li, CC Attribution share-alike 3.0 unportedBy Owen Jarus

Never underestimate Peking Man.

About 700,000 years ago, at a time when China

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