Mary E. Stiner

Mary E. Stiner is an anthropologist and archaeologist known for her research on early human behavior, particularly how ancient humans collected, prepared, and consumed food. She studies how these activities influenced social structures, cooperation, and cultural evolution in prehistoric societies. Her work often focuses on the archaeological remains of food and tools to understand daily life and survival strategies of early humans, especially during the Paleolithic era. Through her research, she provides insights into the development of human social complexity, resource use, and adaptation over thousands of years.