The document discusses life during the Stone Age period of prehistory. It describes some of the key human species that lived during this time, including Homo habilis who used stone tools, Homo erectus who were the first to control fire and travel out of Africa, and Homo sapiens. Neanderthals are also mentioned as a variety of early modern humans. During the Paleolithic period, humans lived in small nomadic groups and relied on hunting and gathering, while the Neolithic period saw the beginning of agriculture, domestication of animals, and more complex social structures. Many innovations occurred during the Stone Age, including the earliest known art, religion and spiritual practices, and developments that eventually led to the emergence