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Piltdown Man article- The most ancient inhabitant of England
The most ancient inhabitant of England: the newly found Sussex Man. A page from the Illustrated London News by W.P Pycraft, examining the parallels between the Piltdown Man skull and jaw, and those of others. In 1953, the find proved to be a hoax; a combination of the skull of a medieval man, the jaw of an orangutan, and chimpanzee teeth.
1912
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the intriguing history of England's earliest known inhabitant with our exquisite poster prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating piece, titled "The most ancient inhabitant of England: the newly found Sussex Man," is taken from an article in the Illustrated London News published in 1912. The article, illustrated by W.P Pycraft, features an in-depth analysis of the Piltdown Man skull and jaw, unearthed in Sussex, England, which was believed to be the oldest known human fossil at the time. Bring the fascinating world of ancient history into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, available now from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.1cm x 30.3cm (7.9" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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"The Most Ancient Inhabitant of England: A Closer Look at the Piltdown Man Discovery This intriguing image is taken from a page of the Illustrated London News, dated 1912, featuring the then-believed discovery of the most ancient inhabitant of England - the Piltdown Man. The article, written by W.P. Pycraft, examines the similarities between the Piltdown Man's skull and jaw, and those of other primates, specifically the Torres Straits Islander, Heidelberg Man, and Orangutan. At the time, the Piltdown Man was a groundbreaking find, believed to be the missing link between apes and Europeans in the evolutionary chain. However, the discovery proved to be a hoax in 1953, when it was revealed that the skull was actually that of a medieval man, the jaw belonged to an orangutan, and the teeth were from a chimpanzee. Despite the deception, this image remains an important part of the history of palaeontology and evolutionary theory. The Piltdown Man hoax highlighted the importance of rigorous scientific investigation and the potential consequences of jumping to conclusions based on incomplete evidence. This image is a testament to the power of journalism and reportage in shaping public perception and understanding of scientific discoveries. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and the dangers of accepting information at face value." Image Description: An illustration of the Piltdown Man's skull and jaw, with comparative images of other primates, including the Heidelberg Man, Orangutan, Kaffir, and Indian. The text discusses the similarities and differences between these primates and the Piltdown Man, with the caption "The Most Ancient Inhabitant of England: The Newly Found Sussex Man." The image is taken from a page of the Illustrated London News, dated 1912.
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