Evolution: from Neanderthal to Homo sapiens

Juan José Millás — a Spanish writer and journalist, known for his ironic and philosophical style. His works, translated into many languages, have received prestigious literary awards. He is also a regular author for the newspaper «El País», where his articles offer a sharp insight into modernity.
Juan Luis Arsuaga — a Spanish paleontologist and professor, co-director of excavations at the Atapuerca site. He has received prestigious scientific awards for his contributions to the study of human evolution.

«The History of Life, Told by Rational Man to Neanderthal» — is a captivating journey into the past and present of humanity, presented in the form of a dialogue between a modern human (sapiens) and a Neanderthal.
In the book, scientific facts and philosophical reflections are skillfully intertwined, revealing a complex and multifaceted picture of human existence to the reader. The authors not only describe the stages of evolution, the differences between Neanderthals and sapiens but also delve deeply into questions of biology, social structures, technological development, art, and culture.
They raise philosophical topics such as the meaning of life, the fear of death, freedom of choice, and responsibility for the future of humanity. Through the lens of dialogue, the reader rediscovers familiar aspects of everyday life, questioning how we arrived at who we are today.
Millás and Arsuaga's work is a captivating tale of humanity in all its complexity and contradictions, prompting reflection and the search for answers to eternal questions about the nature of our existence.
In this book, life beats — the best of stories.