Does prehistoric art show insights into the cognition of early humans? There are many things we do not know about how our advanced thought processes came about, is our ancient art a window into that?
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Who Was Our Last Common Ancestor With Neanderthals?
Who was the #LastCommonAncestor of #ModernHumans and #Neanderthals? We may not a great deal, but there are so many missing puzzle pieces. Learn about what we do know, and see how we are filling in the gaps today!
Skin Pigmentation, Old World Monkeys, and more with Dr. Nina Jablonski!
Premiering at noon pst! In this video, we are honored to have a conversation with Dr. Nina Jablonski, one of the most influential and respected paleoanthropologists in the world. Dr. Jablonski is a professor of anthropology at Penn State University and the author of several books, including Skin: A Natural History and Living Color: TheContinue reading “Skin Pigmentation, Old World Monkeys, and more with Dr. Nina Jablonski!”
What is Paleoanthropology?
Paleoanthropology is a branch of anthropology that studies the origins and evolution of early humans and their relatives based on fossil and cultural evidence. Paleoanthropology combines the methods and theories of physical anthropology, archaeology, geology, and other disciplines to reconstruct the biological and cultural history of our ancestors. It is an extremely cross and multidisciplinaryContinue reading “What is Paleoanthropology?”
Homo naledi on its way to Copenhagen?
Homo naledi is a mysterious human relative that lived in South Africa about 300,000 years ago. It had a mix of primitive and modern features, such as a small brain, a human-like foot, and complex social behavior. It also had a unique way of disposing of its dead: it deliberately carried them into a deep,Continue reading “Homo naledi on its way to Copenhagen?”
Is Prof. Lee R. Berger About to Make a Huge Announcement?
Co-Authored with the New Bing Update Two: Update: According to a direct response to this article, Dr. Berger says no announcement is coming…yet I remain skeptical! Prof. Berger is known for is showmanship, and often times he likes to draw attention to his, and his teams discoveries. For good reason, as his discoveries have beenContinue reading “Is Prof. Lee R. Berger About to Make a Huge Announcement?”
Why Science Communication Matters: The Case of Human Origins
Why is SciComm important? What role does Science Communication have in Human Origins education and research? Read on to find out more about this critical practice!
The Paleoanthropology of the Future of the Universe
Co-Authored with the New Bing Paleoanthropology is the branch of anthropology that studies the origins and evolution of early humans and their relatives. ¹ It uses fossils, artifacts, and DNA to reconstruct the biological and cultural history of our species and its ancestors. Paleoanthropology can help us understand where we came from, how we adaptedContinue reading “The Paleoanthropology of the Future of the Universe”
The Child from the Darkness of Rising Star – Skulls with Seth
The discovery of the Homo naledi child skull Leti In November 2021, researchers announced the discovery of the first partial skull of a Homo naledi child, found in a remote and narrow passage of the Rising Star cave system in South Africa. The child, nicknamed Leti, was about 4 to 6 years old when heContinue reading “The Child from the Darkness of Rising Star – Skulls with Seth”
World of Paleoanthropology 