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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?”

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”

Where did we come From? Are Homo sapiens from one place?

Did you ever wonder where we came from? Where did Homo sapiens, the species that we belong to, originate? Is there a single place on Earth we can call our one true home, or did we evolve in different regions worldwide? Scientists have been trying to answer these questions for decades, using fossils, genetics, andContinue reading “Where did we come From? Are Homo sapiens from one place?”