Cromagnon is a term used to describe early Homo sapiens who lived in Europe during the Upper Paleolithic period, around 40,000 to 10,000 years ago. Although this term is still used today, it has some negative connotations regarding the intellectual and cultural sophistication of these early humans. Therefore, some people prefer to use alternative terms such as early modern humans, anatomically modern humans, or simply Homo sapiens. These synonyms convey a clearer and more accurate picture of the nature and achievements of these early humans, who were capable of creating art, tools, and complex social structures, and laid the foundations of human diversity and creativity that we still enjoy today.