Mothers of Humanity: The Profound Role of Mothers in Human Evolution and Culture

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to pause and reflect deeply on the incredible journey mothers have undertaken throughout human history. In paleoanthropology—the scientific study of ancient humans—we discover that motherhood has profoundly shaped not only individual lives but also the evolution of our species. In celebrating mothers, we honor the essential architects of humanity’s past,Continue reading “Mothers of Humanity: The Profound Role of Mothers in Human Evolution and Culture”