The broadcast is probably a British one in the form of a wildlife
documentary and you need to be wary that it does paint Neanderthals as
significantly less intelligent. It is clearly based on general perceptions
of Neanderthals and not on recent anthropological opinion. Mind you it is
still interesting to watch, just view it as a fictional tale.

-----Original Message-----
From: deVries [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, 11 January 2002 3:21
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Neanderthal on NOVA PBS


Since the Neanderthal intelligence question is being discussed, it might be
worth noting I saw a NOVA preview last night for an upcoming PBS broadcast
on Neanderthal. Maybe we'll learn something new, and maybe something will be
said about "Neanderthin" diets too.

Best, deVries

P.S. A Neanderthin sent me a copy of the book and told me about this list.
I've just joined recently, and I have found very useful posts w/excellent
information! Don, Rachel, Wally, Todd are a few names that spontaneously
come to mind who have posted excellent information just recently. I'm sure
there are many more experts or informed knowledge seekers here lurking &
posting from time to time, and I certainly look forward to learning from
everyone. This IS Paleokool. :>)  <-anyone know a "Neanderthin-Paleo symbol"
for this?