The Mesolithic is a chronological period beginning around 10,000 years ago, situated between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic, and associated with the rise to dominance of tiny stone tools known as microliths.
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- Origins of War An article arguing that warfare was an important factor in Mesolithic times.
- 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.
- Mesolithic Europe A discussion forum for the time 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.
- Stones That Could be Britain's Pyramids Barry Cunliffe tells the Hay-on-Wye book festival that the Mesolithic people of these islands were more advanced than the early Mediterranean cultures. Report from The Guardian.