Lava flows and lightning strikes were the two most common fire starters or ancient peoples to cook their food and stay warm.

Saw method -- Fire plow method -- Hand drill method -- Modified hand drill method -- Bearing and bow crank method -- Sparking method -- Bow drill method -- Straight bow drill method -- Making coal ...

In this video, we explore three traditional fire-making methods: the hand drill, bow drill, and bamboo fire saw. Each technique is demonstrated step-by-step, showcasing primitive technology and ...

Is it the case that control of fire by Neanderthals was mastered 350,000 years before the previously believed date? Evidence from new research at Barnham, Suffolk, makes that assertion very compelling ...