The Earth: Prehistoric Life

Cave paintings let us learn about the lives of people long ago. People painted animals and even painted outlines of their hands. Take a look.

Brief history of early man's culture and development.

A virtual journey through human evolution. From the Smithsonian.

Examples of cave art dating back over 20,000 years. One looks remarkably like a man walking a dog.

Short history of prehistoric architecture, from mammoth-bone tents to Stone Age cities.

A look at the animals who ruled the planet after the dinosaurs became extinct. Includes facts, a photo gallery, and interactive games,

Interactive site draws visitors into the world of cave artists. Includes information on the people themselves as well as their paintings, sculptures, and etchings.

Offers links categorized in five areas: art, daily life, maps, pictures, and research on early man.

Ancient stories told to explain the natural wonders and disasters observed by early man.

Broadband documentary offers a journey through human evolution; also includes activities and lesson plans.

An interactive tour of this archaeological dig in Turkey. Includes a timeline and photographs of the project, and details of the techniques used.