Evolution of the Prehistoric Human

Steven Mithen is a British archaeologist and Professor of Early Prehistory at the University of Reading. He is widely known for his research on prehistoric hunter-gatherers, the origins of farming, and the evolution of the human mind, language, and music. Mithen studied archaeology at the University of Sheffield, completed an MSc at the University of York, and earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge. His work combines archaeology with psychology and neuroscience to understand how early humans thought and communicated. Professor Mithen has also led important archaeological projects in Scotland and the Middle East.