Neanderthals used 'crayons' to color

Science Biology Evolution Neanderthals used'crayons' to color Ancient ochre pigment fragments show that our cousins had an artistic flair. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Neanderthals are getting a well-deserved scientific rewrite. A growing body of paleoarchaeological evidence indicates that our extinct cousins were far from the lumbering oafs we initially believed them to be. Recent discoveries show the one-time Homo sapien competitors were creative enough to craft stone multitools and even collect small trinkets.