5,000-year-old Neolithic art found in Orkney dig

[theHandpuppet]

12. Oh, I agree they probably had no idea of the "outside world"

"Outside" as in what you said, anything further than 200 miles away. It's just curious what would drive people to migrate to such a remote, northerly location as the Orkneys. I would assume their diet was quite different from that of people in more temperate climes, too. I wonder if the ancient remains provide any clue as to how healthy this population was. I need to fully explore those links on Orkney archaeology.
One of the primary reasons I participated in the genographic project is that human migration has always been a subject that intrigues me.
I've seen a documentary on the Iceman, which was truly fascinating. Only wish we had more shows like that. As it is, my cable package only offers up the History Channel, where I can learn about ancient archaeological sites and cultures only by sitting through programs about UFOs. Sheesh. No wonder people have turned to other sources, particularly the internet, to get their information.