Finding Time for the Old Stone Age - O'Connor, Anne (Former Research Fellow, Department of Archaeology, Durham University)

In the mid 19th century, curious stone implements were found beside the bones of extinct animals. Humans were evidently more ancient than had been supposed - but just how old were they? A colourful cast of characters - from professors to wine sellers - debated the question and even came to blows over it. Anne O'Connor tells their fascinating story.