NORTH 02: The Story of Our Species

Explore the Olorgesailie site in southern Kenya, where Homo erectus lived between 1 million and 300,000 years ago. The area is rich with Acheulean tools and the remains of the giant baboon, Theropithecus oswaldi. Evidence indicates that Homo erectus used these tools for hunting, likely engaging in cooperative strategies to ambush their prey. This site provides insight into the technological and social skills these early humans used to adapt to their environment. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #Acheuleantools #Homoerectus #Olorgesailie #Theropithecusoswaldi #giantbaboon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Explore remarkable finds preserved in permafrost, including woolly mammoths, steppe bison, and cave lions. Discover how these frozen remains offer insights into ancient ecosystems and human history, from perfectly preserved fur to the secrets hidden in ancient DNA. Learn what these fossils reveal about Ice Age life and beyond. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #permafrost #woollymammoth #steppebison #cavelion #IceAge #ancientDNA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Explore the intriguing question of how long ancient humans actually lived, delving into the fields of archaeology and paleodemography. This episode examines the evolutionary and cultural factors impacting human longevity, referencing studies on the grandparenting role, menopause, and life expectancy myths. Key sources include research on hunter-gatherer societies and insights from skeletal analysis. #history #ancienthumans #archaeology #paleodemography #humanevolution #longevity #hunter-gatherers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Explore the fascinating world of extinct animals that lived alongside Homo erectus. From giant prehistoric elephants to saber-toothed predators, discover the remarkable creatures that influenced early human survival and adaptation. Through vivid reconstructions, learn how Homo erectus interacted with, hunted, and possibly feared these long-extinct beasts. Join us on a journey back in time to witness the lost ecosystems that shaped early human evolution. #extinctanimals #Homoerectus #prehistoricelephants #saber-toothedpredators #earlyhumansurvival #evolution #ancienthuman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Journey back to the time of the Neanderthals and explore the world of extinct animals like mammoths and cave lions. Discover the behavior, habitats, and adaptations of these ancient creatures and how Neanderthals hunted, coexisted with, and revered them during the Ice Age. Gain insights into the bond between early humans and their extinct neighbors, offering a glimpse into a lost world. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #Neanderthals #extinctanimals #mammoths #cavelions #IceAge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]