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Title: Scientists claim that marriage first arose in the Neolithic era
Post by: TylerDurden on April 13, 2016, 01:27:45 am

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3535836/What-s-point-marriage-avoid-STIs-Humans-started-getting-wed-farming-spread-stop-sexual-diseases-wiping-populations.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3535836/What-s-point-marriage-avoid-STIs-Humans-started-getting-wed-farming-spread-stop-sexual-diseases-wiping-populations.html)

It seems marriage is so un-palaeolithic, but essential in a settled, agricultural society.

Title: Re: Scientists claim that marriage first arose in the Neolithic era
Post by: TylerDurden on April 13, 2016, 01:37:34 am

The article also mentions a claim that the Neanderthals died out as a result of getting venereal diseases from mating with early modern humans.

Title: Re: Scientists claim that marriage first arose in the Neolithic era
Post by: cherimoya_kid on April 13, 2016, 01:37:55 am

This seems likely. Owning land makes you think about your claims on other people's lives.

Title: Re: Scientists claim that marriage first arose in the Neolithic era
Post by: Iguana on April 13, 2016, 03:12:26 am

Quote from: TylerDurden on April 13, 2016, 01:27:45 am

It seems marriage is so un-palaeolithic, but essential in a settled, agricultural society.

Of course it is, just as private property is! Who said the contrary?

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The article also mentions a claim that the Neanderthals died out as a result of getting venereal diseases from mating with early modern humans

Seems totally absurd!
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