Today's Good Vibe — 2026-08-13
60,000-Year-Old Engraved Eggshells Offer New Insight Into Early Human Cognition
New analysis of engraved ostrich eggshells from southern Africa reveals organized geometric patterns made over 60,000 years ago. The findings indicate early humans engaged in sophisticated symbolic communication.
Why it feels good
It pushes back the timeline of human abstract art and symbolic thought, highlighting our species' long history of creative expression.