The Discovery of Cave Paintings: Altamira to Lascaux

The transcript discusses the discovery of prehistoric cave paintings, starting with Marcelino and Maria's find in Spain, which faced skepticism but was later validated. It then covers the discovery of the Lisko Caves in France and the subsequent belief that Europe was the origin of cave paintings. This theory was challenged by the discovery of older paintings in Indonesia, suggesting independent emergence worldwide. The transcript concludes with questions about the purpose and meaning of these ancient artworks.

How did the discovery of the Lisko Caves change the understanding of cave paintings in Europe?

What are some of the questions that continue to intrigue scientists about cave paintings?

What theories do researchers have about why humans began creating cave paintings?