Still think that Neanderthals were immature apes? Or do you think that their brains were larger than those of modern humans? All these are myths, mercilessly debunked by the authors of the book. In the text you will find the complete history of discoveries related to the most mysterious relative of modern man, and also find out the answers to many questions that have tormented scientists for a long time. How and when did Neanderthals appear? Were they the only human species to inhabit Europe before the arrival of Homo sapiens? Why did Neanderthals fail to compete with modern humans and die out? The authors examine each aspect in detail and present the most plausible hypotheses for each of them. The publishing design is preserved in PDF A4 format.