primitive technology, flintknapping, atlatls, history, firemaking

"...a good starting place...to learn about humanities mostprimitive survival skills." -NATURAL HISTORY
MAGAZINE, Oct.1999

Welcome to The History and Primitive Technology Page.

Primitive is defined as "of or pertaining to an earliest or original stage or state." It does not mean less intelligent, or less creative, or less inventive. On the contrary, the things you will read about at this site will show how wonderfully creative, and extremely patient these early people were. You will be impressed with an amazing machine that was used as a fire-starter. It uses a principle that will be familiar to those who know about deisel engines. You will learn about how extraordinarily beautiful tools can be made from stone, many with edges that are sharper than our finest surgical steel blades.

This is the place to explore, discuss, and exchange information on matters pertaining to history from the stone-age to the turn of the century. It is also intended to be a place that will inspire people who come here to connect again with the world in a purer sense, by experiencing this ancient inventiveness and creativity for themselves.

So step inside...you may find out what those Nazca lines really are. Or find out what it would take to tan a piece of leather, or to be an Aztec who can pierce conquestador armor with a powerful stone-age dart thrower. Included also will be a section on more recent historical mysteries and discussions.

I will be updating here periodically so check back once in a while to see if something new has come up. Also if you want to respond to something you find, feel free to e-mail me. It may be good enough to end up on this page.

Please note that the articles and some of the graphics on this site are copyrighted. Also, please understand that the copyrighted material may not be published or distributed without permission. Thank You.