Science news articles about 'stone axe'

Early humans used two-sided stone axes in Europe up to 900,000 years ago, far earlier than previously thought, according to a study released Wednesday.

... to the left side of the head, suggesting the victims were bound and killed, probably with a stone axe. Others may have been killed from arrow-wounds from behind as if the victims had tried to flee.

... to ward off or redirect spirits. A prehistoric stone axe extends upward from the top of the bundle. ... 25 common pins and a dozen nails. The blade of the stone axe points upward. Originally, some kind ...