Prehistoric Time by Kaia Stonebrook

"Prehistoric Time" explores how early humans, lacking formal clocks and calendars, ingeniously tracked time using celestial observations and seasonal changes. Driven by the need to predict environmental shifts for survival, these societies developed sophisticated timekeeping systems.

This book examines the archaeoastronomy behind megalithic structures like Stonehenge and Newgrange, possibly used as solar and lunar observatories. It also delves into seasonal markers, such as plant flowering and animal migration, revealing surprisingly complex intellectual achievements.

The book progresses from fundamental concepts to exploring celestial observations, seasonal markers, and early timekeeping tools like notched bones. It demonstrates how deeply ingrained the concept of time is within human civilization.

Understanding these prehistoric societies' methods allows us to appreciate their cognitive abilities and the groundwork they laid for modern timekeeping.