Puzzle of Ancient Man Popular culture has led us to believe that ancient man was primitive, originating from primates and steadily improving through a process of time and chance.Evidence left behind from past cultures prove this to be wrong. You will see they had a level of science and technology that in some circumstances surpass what we have today. This updated edition by Dr. Donald E Chittick will examine ancient man in ways often ignored by today's culture. 274 pgs paperback.