NORTH 02: The Story of Our Species
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!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 165
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Homo Antecessor - Ancient Human
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 spec…
00:42:02 |
Sat 21 Oct 2023
The Most Isolated Tribe on Earth - North Sentinel Island
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…
00:43:30 |
Sat 26 Aug 2023
The First Sundaland People - The Negrito People of Southeast Asia
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.
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00:18:44 |
Sat 05 Aug 2023
Unraveling the mystery of the Younger Dryas: Ice Age, Megafauna, and Human Civilization
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 misconceptio…
00:48:09 |
Sat 15 Jul 2023
What Were Humans doing 100,000 Years Ago?
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. Thi…
00:24:33 |
Sat 17 Jun 2023
A Neanderthal Odyssey: Everything We Know about the Neanderthals
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 physi…
03:27:04 |
Tue 16 May 2023
The Perplexing Prehistory of the Sahara
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 t…
00:22:49 |
Sat 04 Mar 2023
The Fascinating Origins of Hominins
Explore the intriguing beginnings of hominins, examining significant studies on primate phylogeny and their evolutionary relationships. Discover insights into the divergence of chimpanzee species, th…
00:14:22 |
Sat 28 Jan 2023
The Oldest Artifacts
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 technol…
00:28:39 |
Sun 18 Dec 2022
Cannibalism in Prehistory
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 archaeol…
00:39:55 |
Sat 26 Nov 2022
The Old Copper Culture of North America
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 var…
00:19:09 |
Sun 30 Oct 2022
What were Humans doing 1,000,000 years ago?
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 h…
00:15:06 |
Sat 22 Oct 2022
The Toba Supervolcano
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 po…
00:18:19 |
Sat 24 Sep 2022
What Happened on Easter Island?
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 con…
00:36:27 |
Sat 10 Sep 2022
The Clovis Culture
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 de…
00:36:07 |
Sat 20 Aug 2022
Fishing in Prehistory
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. Lear…
00:24:25 |
Sat 06 Aug 2022
The Evolution of Human Height
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 abo…
00:22:44 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Native American Trade Points
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 a…
00:23:02 |
Sat 16 Jul 2022
Homo Naledi - Ancient Human
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,…
00:38:30 |
Sat 02 Jul 2022
The First Europeans
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 Europ…
00:20:50 |
Sat 11 Jun 2022
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