Jan Ritch-Frel: Alex Marshack was well-known for his idea that many of the social institutions we live by today are derived in large part from the “thought matrix of the Paleolithic”—the ...

Glass beads, carnelian beads ... of the excavated materials revealed that the site belonged to the Middle Paleolithic Age, and flourished during the early historic and historic (Pallava) periods.

“Blankets come in in various types, from containing beads or chains, and various weights, but as yet no standardised recommendations exist, including type, weight, frequency of use, or duration.” ...