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Ancient Chewing Gum
An article discussing tar-like materials that were commonly chewed throughout much of northern Europe from at least the Early Mesolithic period.
Chert Use in the Mesolithic of Northern England
D. Hind provides a summary of research conducted at the University of Sheffield into the Late Mesolithic and Early Neolithic periods of the Peak District, North Derbyshire. Article includes a discussion of prehistoric trade networks.
Mesolithic Europe
A discussion forum for the time period.
Mesolithic Food Quiz
A simulation that tests the user's skill at obtaining wild foods.
Mesolithic Home Construction Methods
Photo gallery describes caves and temporary shelters used during the Mesolithic. Feature map of British and Irish Stone Age hunter-gatherer sites.
Mesolithic North Africa
A virtual exhibit of the Logan Museum, Beloit College that describes the Capsian Period (7,000-5,000 BCE) of Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.
Mesolithic Period
Encyclopedia.com article that discusses the period in human development from the end of the Paleolithic and to the beginning of the Neolithic.
Origins of War
An article arguing that warfare was an important factor in Mesolithic times.
Siebenlinden - Mesolithic Sites
Describes research program conducted by the State Office for Historical Monuments of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Features maps, site reports, artifact descriptions, reports on faunal and botanical remains, and overall interpretation.
The Mesolithic burial of Mezzocorona
An illustrated description of a well preserved burial at Mezzocorona, near Trento in Italy.
The Mesolithic in Europe
A brief summary of the chronology and cultural sequence in Europe.
The West Yorkshire Mesolithic Project
Report by P. Spikins describes a salvage archaeology project (1993-1996) sponsored by English Heritage and the National Trust. Features fieldwork and interpretation of results.