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Piltdown Man: reconstructed skulls compared
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Piltdown Man: reconstructed skulls compared
Ape-Man of Modern Man? The two Piltdown skull reconstructions. A page from the Illustrated London News, debating the merits of Dr. A. Smith-Woodwards reconstructions of the Piltdown Mans skull over the reconstructions proposed by Professor Arthur Keith. In 1953, the find proved to be a hoax; a combination of the skull of a medieval man, the jaw of an orangutan, and chimpanzee teeth. Date: 1913
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In this intriguing image from the Illustrated London News, published in 1913, the debate between two leading experts in anthropology, Dr. A. Smith Woodward and Professor Arthur Keith, unfolds over the reconstructed skulls of the enigmatic Piltdown Man. The Piltdown Man, discovered in East Sussex, England, in 1912, was hailed as the "missing link" between apes and modern humans. Dr. Woodward, the discoverer of the Piltdown Man, presented his reconstruction of the skull, which suggested a larger brain capacity and more human-like features, while Professor Keith proposed a different reconstruction, emphasizing the ape-like characteristics of the skull. The Illustrated London News, a prominent British newspaper, reported on this fascinating debate, highlighting the significance of the Piltdown Man discovery and the differing interpretations of the experts. However, the find was later revealed to be a hoax in 1953, a combination of the skull of a medieval man, the jaw of an orangutan, and chimpanzee teeth. Despite the ultimate disappointment, this image captures the excitement and intrigue surrounding the Piltdown Man and the ongoing quest to uncover the mysteries of human evolution. The debate between Dr. Woodward and Professor Keith serves as a reminder of the importance of critical analysis and the evolving nature of scientific understanding.
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