Prehistory is all around us. We just need to know where to look. Juan José Millás has always felt like he doesn't quite fit into human society. Sometimes he wonders if he is even a Homo sapiensat all, or something simpler. Perhaps he is a Neanderthal who somehow survived? So he turns to Juan Luis Arsuaga, one of the world's leading palaeontologists and a super-smart sapiens, to explain why we are the way we are and where we come from. Over the course of many months, the two visit different places, many of them common scenes of our daily lives, and others unique archaeological sites. Arsuaga tries to teach the Neanderthal how to think like a sapiens and, above all, that prehistory is not a thing of the past: that traces of humanity through the millennia can be found anywhere, from a cave or a landscape to a children's playground or a toy shop. Millás and Arsuaga invite you on a journey of wonder which unites scientific discovery with the greatest human invention of all: the art of storytelling.
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Juan José Millás crafts novels that delve into the psychological and introspective, transforming the mundane into the fantastic. He pioneered the 'articuento,' a unique genre where everyday narratives become imaginative explorations, fostering a more critical perspective on reality. His widely-read journalistic columns are celebrated for their subtle originality and social conscience, offering readers a distinct viewpoint on contemporary issues. Millás consistently explores themes of identity, symmetry, love, and jealousy, inviting readers into a world of profound introspection.
