Hello, welcome to the show! In this podcast, we talk about the story of our species and how we came to be. From our humble ape ancestors to Bronze Age societies, our story has been fascinating. Anthropology, archaeology, and history are all thoroughly covered. All information is based on peer-reviewed research. Fringe theories and conspiracies are not entertained. Grazie e arrivederci!
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Extinct Animals Encountered by the Neanderthals
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Journey back to the time of the Neanderthals and explore the world of extinct animals like mammoths and cave lions. Discover the behavior, habitats, and adaptations of these ancient creatures and how Neanderthals hunted, coexisted with, and revered them during the Ice Age. Gain insights into the bond between early humans and their extinct neighbors…
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How Ancient Mammoth Hunters Mastered The Arctic 30,000 Years Ago
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient mammoth hunters who thrived in the Arctic over 30,000 years ago. Discover how these early humans adapted to one of the harshest environments on Earth and the innovative strategies they employed for survival. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #paleolithic #mammothhunters #Arcticsurvival Learn more about you…
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Explore the fascinating world of the Magdalenian culture, a prominent Upper Paleolithic culture known for its rich archaeological findings, including cave art and tool advancements. Discover the significance of this culture in understanding human history and development during the late Stone Age. #Magdalenianculture #UpperPaleolithic #caveart #tool…
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The Solutrean culture, ranging from approximately 22,000 to 17,000 years ago, was a prehistoric society of the Upper Paleolithic period mainly in present-day France and Spain. It is famed for its uniquely crafted stone tools, especially the Solutrean points, and for its artistic contributions such as detailed cave paintings and carvings. This cultu…
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Explore the Gravettian culture, a significant Upper Paleolithic civilization known for its remarkable art and technological advancements in prehistoric Europe. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #archaeology #Gravettianculture #UpperPaleolithic #prehistoricart #prehistorictechnology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…
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Explore the Aurignacian Culture, the first modern human culture to settle in Europe post-Neanderthals. They were known for hunting large animals and creating remarkable art. This episode kicks off a series on the Upper Paleolithic. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #archaeology #AurignacianCulture #UpperPaleolithic Learn more about your ad ch…
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What Were Humans Doing 10,000 Years Ago?
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Explore the fascinating era 10,000 years ago when humans witnessed the dawn of agriculture and the construction of complex megalithic structures, all while mammoths and other large animals roamed certain regions. #ancienthuman #archaeology #dawnofagriculture #megalithicstructures #mammoths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…
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La Brea Tar Pits Unveil an Ice Age Mystery
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Explore the intriguing discoveries at the La Brea Tar Pits, as researchers uncover evidence of megafaunal extirpation during the pre-Younger Dryas period. Delve into the Ice Age mysteries and the ecological and chronological aspects of late Pleistocene megafauna in the Northern Willamette Valley, Oregon. #paleoanthropology #ancienthuman #archaeolog…
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Explore the ancient and fascinating rituals of Ayahuasca in the Amazon. This episode delves into the cultural and historical significance of Ayahuasca ceremonies, examining their ethnopharmacologic roots and the impact on both indigenous and modern societies. #ayahuasca #Amazon #rituals #ethnopharmacology #shamanism #culturalcontext #indigenousprac…
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Homo antecessor is an extinct hominin species believed to have lived in Europe over 1 million years ago. Fossils were discovered in Spain, particularly at the Atapuerca archaeological site. This species is intriguing because it exhibits both primitive and more advanced traits. Homo antecessor is thought to have been a skilled toolmaker and meat-eat…
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The Most Isolated Tribe on Earth - North Sentinel Island
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In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of North Sentinel Island and its inhabitants, the Sentinelese people. We discuss the ethical questions surrounding their isolation and the impact of past interactions. Discover the challenges faced in preserving their unique way of life and the lessons we can learn from their story. #NorthSentinelI…
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The First Sundaland People - The Negrito People of Southeast Asia
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Explore the fascinating history of the dark-skinned populations native to Southeast Asia. Discover their unique genetic stories and the surprising insights they provide into human history. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #SoutheastAsia #Negrito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Unraveling the mystery of the Younger Dryas: Ice Age, Megafauna, and Human Civilization
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Explore the fascinating period of the Younger Dryas, a significant era at the conclusion of the last ice age when human civilizations began to emerge. This episode aims to clarify common misconceptions about this pivotal time in history, touching upon its impact on the environment, megafauna, and early human societies. #paleoanthropology #human #Yo…
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What Were Humans doing 100,000 Years Ago?
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Explore the fascinating world of human activity 100,000 years ago. Delve into paleoanthropology to uncover how ancient humans lived, their survival strategies, and the environment they inhabited. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the cultural and social dynamics of early human societies. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #earlysoc…
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A Neanderthal Odyssey: Everything We Know about the Neanderthals
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Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals as we delve into recent scientific discoveries and archaeological findings. This episode uncovers the truths about Neanderthals, highlighting their physical characteristics, intelligence, social structures, and cultural achievements through expert interviews and engaging storytelling. 0:00: Introduction…
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The Perplexing Prehistory of the Sahara
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Explore the fascinating prehistory of the Sahara, delving into the ancient human presence and environmental changes that have shaped this vast desert. Key topics include the Green Sahara period and the transitions between humid and arid conditions, as well as the cultural and technological advancements of early human populations. #paleoanthropology…
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Explore the intriguing beginnings of hominins, examining significant studies on primate phylogeny and their evolutionary relationships. Discover insights into the divergence of chimpanzee species, the nature of Sahelanthropus tchadensis, and evidence of Miocene hominin bipedalism in Chad. #paleoanthropology #humanorigins #primatephylogeny #evolutio…
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient artifacts and the technological advancements made by early humans. Discover the significance of bone tools at Olduvai Gorge, the use of hafted hunting technology, and the early evidence of bow-and-arrow technology dating back 64,000 years in South Africa. Learn about Neanderthal fiber technology and its impl…
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Explore the intriguing evidence of cannibalism in prehistoric times, including insights into Neanderthal behavior and ancient Homo sapiens. This episode delves into the findings from various archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the dietary habits and social structures of our ancestors. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #cannibalism #…
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The Old Copper Culture of North America
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Explore the fascinating history of the Old Copper Culture in North America. This episode delves into how ancient Native Americans were among the world's first coppersmiths, utilizing the metal in various forms. Discover insights from recent studies that re-date the usage of copper artifacts and learn about their significance in pre-European societi…
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What were Humans doing 1,000,000 years ago?
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Explore the fascinating journey of human ancestors a million years ago, touching on their dispersal out of Africa, early use of tools, and the first evidence of fire use. Discover how these ancient humans adapted to their environments and the evolution of their physical features. Dive into research studies that reveal insights into the early Homo e…
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Explore the powerful eruption of the Toba supervolcano around 74,000 years ago and its impact on human evolution and the environment. The event potentially caused a significant bottleneck in human populations, influencing modern human diversity. Discover various scientific perspectives and debates on how this catastrophic event shaped our planet's …
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Explore the fascinating history and mysteries surrounding Easter Island. Delve into archaeological findings and theories about the island's famous Moai statues and the cultural impact of European contact. Highlights include population resilience studies, the stonework at Rapa Nui, and the genetic ancestry of the Rapanui people before and after Euro…
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Explore the Clovis culture, a key prehistoric group known for their distinct stone tools, which provides insights into early human life in North America. Understand the archaeological findings and debates surrounding their origins and the technology they employed. #Clovisculture #paleoanthropology #ancienthuman #stonetools #archaeologicalfindings #…
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Explore the fascinating role of fishing in prehistoric times and its significance in early human diets. Discover how early hominins utilized fish resources, influencing seasonality and behavior. Learn about bone tool industries and the evolution of bone technology, as well as the oldest known fish hooks in Europe and their cultural implications. #p…
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Explore the fascinating journey of human height evolution. Discover how different factors have influenced height across various populations, from ancient Europeans to the Pygmy communities. Learn about the genetic and environmental influences on stature, including studies on the tallest and shortest groups worldwide. #paleoanthropology #humanheight…
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Explore the intricacies of Native American trade points, delving into the cultural and historical significance of these ancient exchange systems. Gain insight into how trade shaped the interactions and development of early Native American societies. #NativeAmerican #tradepoints #paleoanthropology #ancienthuman Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Explore the fascinating discovery of Homo naledi, a new species of the genus Homo found in the Dinaledi Chamber, South Africa. This episode delves into the age and sediment context of these findings, examining their implications for understanding human evolution. Highlights include a discussion on body size, brain size, and sexual dimorphism, as we…
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Explore the journey of the first Europeans, examining key anthropological studies. Discover early Pleistocene hominid remains in Dmanisi, Georgia, and learn about the earliest known hominins in Europe. Delve into the spread of modern humans across Europe and analyze Neanderthal genetics and evolutionary trends of human stature in Europe from the Up…
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Explore the intriguing world of history's most notorious predators. Dive into the fascinating stories of wild animals in the Colosseum, the infamous Beast of Gévaudan in France, and legendary man-eating lions of Tsavo. Discover how these predators interacted with humans and the myths and legends they inspired. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuma…
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Explore the intriguing interactions between prehistoric humans and their predators. Discover how ancient species like the Taung Child and Paranthropus were influenced by their environment and the predatory threats they faced. Learn about the fossil evidence of interactions between hominins and carnivores at Olduvai Gorge, the fascinating diet of an…
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient human cave art through the lens of paleoanthropology. This episode delves into the discovery of prehistoric handprints found in various caves, including those in Indonesia. These handprints provide significant insight into the lives and practices of early humans. #paleoanthropology #ancienthuman #caveart #ha…
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Stone Age weapons. We'll discuss various tools and techniques used by ancient humans for hunting and warfare. This includes insights into how these tools were crafted and their impact on survival and societal development. Key topics include the Clovis points, Oldowan tools, Mousterian industry, a…
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The Mystery of the Red Deer Cave People
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Explore the enigmatic Red Deer Cave People, an ancient human species with unique characteristics discovered in China. Recent studies suggest they may have survived until the last Ice Age, sparking discussions in the paleoanthropology community. #paleoanthropology #RedDeerCavePeople #ancienthuman #IceAge #China Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…
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Explore the fascinating discovery of Homo longi, also known as the Dragon Man, from Harbin, Northeastern China. This discovery introduces a new Middle Pleistocene human lineage, shedding light on ancient human evolution. The episode discusses the implications of this find and its significance in the field of paleoanthropology. #paleoanthropology #H…
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Explore the fascinating history of prehistoric medicine and how ancient humans addressed healthcare challenges. Discover the practices of archaic humans, chimpanzee self-medication, ancient dentistry, and Neanderthal medicine. Learn about the use of natural remedies and the evolution of healthcare over millennia. #paleoanthropology #prehistoricmedi…
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How many species of Human were there?
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient humans and uncover the various species that have existed throughout history. Discover the significant findings and studies on Homo species, including Homo rudolfensis, Homo floresiensis, Neanderthals, Denisovans, Homo naledi, and the recently named Homo bodoensis. Delve into the burial practices of Homo nale…
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Explore the fascinating world of Homo Habilis, one of the earliest members of the human genus. This episode delves into the discovery, characteristics, and significance of Homo Habilis in human evolution, highlighting their tool-making abilities and lifestyle. #paleoanthropology #human #ancienthuman #HomoHabilis #humanevolution #tool-making Learn m…
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient humans and their interactions with mammoths. Delve into the discoveries from sites like Yana, and uncover the dietary habits of Neanderthals. Learn about the Grevettian and Clovis hunters, and the methods used in mammoth hunting, including the use of traps. Understand the relationship between humans and wool…
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Explore the fascinating world of Homo heidelbergensis, an ancient human species known for their advanced tool-making skills and significant contribution to human evolution. Discover how their brain size and use of sophisticated weapons provided insights into their way of life during the Pleistocene era. #paleoanthropology #Homoheidelbergensis #anci…
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A Timeline of Stone Age Technology - Part 2
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Explore an insightful journey through Stone Age technology, highlighting significant advancements and the evolution of tools used by early humans. Learn about the origins and innovations in prehistoric technology that paved the way for modern civilization. #archaeology #ancienthuman #StoneAgetechnology #prehistorictools #humanevolution #technologya…
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Explore the mysterious Venus Figurines, prehistoric statuettes that have intrigued experts. These artifacts, depicting women with various features, may represent symbols of survival in response to climatic changes. Discover insights into their significance through a discussion of their origins and interpretations. #paleoanthropology #ancienthuman #…
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Explore the intriguing discovery of ancient handprints found on the Tibetan Plateau, potentially linked to the Denisovans. These prints are considered to be some of the oldest known artwork, dating back 226,000 years. Dive into the implications of this discovery for our understanding of ancient human history. 00:00:00: Introduction to Denisovan han…
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Thylacine - The Tasmanian Tiger (Feat. Natures Reality)
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Explore the fascinating history of the Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, in this episode featuring insights from Natures Reality. Learn about this extinct species, its habitat, and the efforts to understand its existence through stories and research. #thylacine #Tasmaniantiger #extinct #nature #wildlife #history #species Learn more abou…
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Explore the fascinating world of ancient animals and the monsters of our planet's past. Dive into discussions on prehistoric creatures such as the dire wolf, American lion, and other Pleistocene megafauna. Discover insights into extinct species like the Quinkana and Megalania prisca, and learn about the African megafauna. #paleontology #dinosaur #a…
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When Did Light Skin Appear in Modern Humans?
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Explore the evolution of lighter skin tones in modern humans, focusing on the genetic changes that occurred in European populations approximately 8,000 years ago. The episode delves into anthropological and scientific findings, highlighting how changes in environment and lifestyle influenced skin color evolution. 00:00:00: Introduction to the topic…
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Someone Stabbed A Cave Bear In The Head 35,000 years ago
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Explore the intriguing discovery of a cave bear that was stabbed in the head approximately 35,000 years ago. This episode delves into the archaeological and anthropological significance of this finding, shedding light on the interactions between ancient humans and prehistoric animals. #Anthropology #Archaeology #AncientAnimal #CaveBear #Prehistoric…
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Explore the fascinating world of the Neanderthals in this episode. Discover their origins, genetic relationships, and evolution alongside humans. We delve into their distribution, anatomy, and unique features such as their diet, tool use, and potential for cannibalism. Learn about their adaptations to climate, use of clothing and shelter, and even …
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Amazing Artifacts From The Past - Part 2
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Explore fascinating artifacts from history, including the Caligula sapphire ring and the Berlin Gold Hat. Learn about ancient Roman cosmetic practices and the intriguing role of lettuce in Egyptian mythology. Discover the craftsmanship behind the mammoth spear thrower. #archaeology #dinosaur #ancientanimal #artifacts #Caligulasapphirering #BerlinGo…
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Discover how humans have continued to evolve over the last 1,000 to 10,000 years. This episode highlights intriguing adaptations and changes that have been identified in recent times. #humanevolution #recentadaptations #evolutionarychanges #paleontology #ancientanimal #evolution Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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