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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?”

Paleoanthropology is a Challenging, but Rewarding Field!

Co-Authored with the New Bing Paleoanthropology is the scientific study of human evolution. It is an interdisciplinary branch of Anthropology that combines physical anthropology, comparative anatomy, archaeology, geology, ethnology, and the theory of evolution. Paleoanthropologists search for the roots of human physical traits and behavior and seek to discover how evolution has shaped the potentials,Continue reading “Paleoanthropology is a Challenging, but Rewarding Field!”

The Last Common Ancestor of Chimps and Humans?

Co-Authored with the New Bing A question that is often asked of anthropologists is how related we are to chimpanzees, bonobos, and the other great apes. The answer is that we are very related, in fact, we share 98% of our DNA with chimps and bonobos. But why is this? The short answer is thatContinue reading “The Last Common Ancestor of Chimps and Humans?”

The Story of Us-Survival Archaeology with Dr. John Shea

On this episode #TheStoryofUs , we are joined by well-known Paleoanthropologist Professor John Shea, a prominent lithic and survival expert. We talk about his new book, The Unstoppable Human Species. It details our evolution and survival through the lens of function over what was required to survive in the harsh environments that our forebears foundContinue reading “The Story of Us-Survival Archaeology with Dr. John Shea”

Ghost DNA and Human Evolution

Coauthored with the New Bing What is a ghost lineage in terms of human evolution? How is ancient DNA obtained, and how do we know who is missing? What evidence do we have to support whom we think the species is? Has the species been identified? How long ago did this introgression of DNA occur?Continue reading “Ghost DNA and Human Evolution”

Upcoming Skulls with Seth!

Coauthored with the New Bing. Coming up soon is the next #episode of #SkullswithSeth! On this episode we are going to be examining an extremely precious, and rare fossil, the first partial juvenile skull of H. #naledi yet found! #Leti! The name “Leti” was given to the first partial skull of a #Homo #naledi childContinue reading “Upcoming Skulls with Seth!”