Let’s Talk Death

If the Neanderthals were not the first humans to bury their dead, then who was?

Hello Listeners! In this episode we will be discussing the Homo Naledi who are now believed to be the first of the human ancestors to actually bury their dead - not the Neanderthals. Anthropology is forever changing as we uncover more mysteries to tie into our human evolution timeline. Join us as we discuss what human evolution is, a brief synapse of the timeline of human evolution, and how we found out homo Naledi buried their dead. As always our show notes are posted on our patreon for free. Shout out to our newest patreon, Anthony! Thank you so much for your support! Remember, subscribing to our patreon gives you early access to new episodes the night they are finished being edited as well as access to our discord where we talk about death and dying. Our lowest tier is $3, and the higher ones get you merch! Subscribe here --> http://www.patreon.com/letstalkdeath   References https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/earliest-human-burial-homo-naledi-berger [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/earliest-human-burial-homo-naledi-berger] https://www.britannica.com/science/human-evolution [https://www.britannica.com/science/human-evolution] https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-biology2xmaster/chapter/the-evolution-of-primates/ [https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-biology2xmaster/chapter/the-evolution-of-primates/] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla] https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/origins/orrorin_tugenensis.php [https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/origins/orrorin_tugenensis.php] https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/ardipithecus-ramidus [https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/ardipithecus-ramidus] https://time.com/4126011/lucy-australopithecus-discovery/ [https://time.com/4126011/lucy-australopithecus-discovery/] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranthropus [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranthropus] https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/07/01/1184749528/men-are-hunters-women-are-gatherers-that-was-the-assumption-a-new-study-upends-i [https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/07/01/1184749528/men-are-hunters-women-are-gatherers-that-was-the-assumption-a-new-study-upends-i] https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Darwin] https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/homo-habilis/ [https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/homo-habilis/] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_ergaster [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homo_ergaster] https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-erectus [https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-erectus] https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/07/01/1184749528/men-are-hunters-women-are-gatherers-that-was-the-assumption-a-new-study-upends-i [https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/07/01/1184749528/men-are-hunters-women-are-gatherers-that-was-the-assumption-a-new-study-upends-i] https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-heidelbergensis [https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-heidelbergensis] https://australian.museum/blog/amri-news/this-month-in-archaeology-did-neanderthals-bury-their-dead/ [https://australian.museum/blog/amri-news/this-month-in-archaeology-did-neanderthals-bury-their-dead/] https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/ [https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2023/june/claims-homo-naledi-buried-their-dead-alter-our-understanding-human-evolution.html] Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lets.talk.death.podcast and Tiktok @letstalkdeathpodcast for exclusive content!

Funerary Practices of the Ancient Maya

Hello Listeners! This week we will dive into speaking about the Ancient Maya and how they honored their dead. As usual, full show notes are available for free on our patreon if you would like to read. We have a lot of works cited for this one as well. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!   Works Cited https://www.worldhistory.org/Popol_Vuh/ [https://www.worldhistory.org/Popol_Vuh/] https://www.worldhistory.org/Xibalba/ [https://www.worldhistory.org/Xibalba/] 1. | Coe MD. Maya (8th Edition). Thames & Hudson; 2010. https://www.ncpedia.org/glossary/pok-tok#:~:text=pok%2Da%2Dtok%20%7C%20NCpedia&text=Definition%3A,through%20a%20stone%20scoring%20ring. [https://www.ncpedia.org/glossary/pok-tok#:~:text=pok%2Da%2Dtok%20%7C%20NCpedia&text=Definition%3A,through%20a%20stone%20scoring%20ring.] https://www.frazerconsultants.com/2018/02/cultural-spotlight-ancient-mayan-funeral-traditions/#:~:text=Burial%20Practices&text=The%20graves%20faced%20north%20or,shape%20of%20animals%20or%20gods. [https://www.frazerconsultants.com/2018/02/cultural-spotlight-ancient-mayan-funeral-traditions/#:~:text=Burial%20Practices&text=The%20graves%20faced%20north%20or,shape%20of%20animals%20or%20gods.] https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1546147/1/Welsh_665991_vol1.pdf [https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1546147/1/Welsh_665991_vol1.pdf] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_death_rituals [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_death_rituals] Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lets.talk.death.podcast and Tiktok @letstalkdeathpodcast for exclusive content!

Funerary Practices of the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans

Hello Listeners! We apologize for the slight hiatus through the holidays! We are kicking off the new year with a bang! Tune in to learn about the burial and cremation practices of both Ancient Greeks and Ancient Romans that we still see in Funerals to this day!  https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/dbag/hd_dbag.htm [https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/dbag/hd_dbag.htm] https://www.worldhistory.org/article/96/the-roman-funeral/ [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/96/the-roman-funeral/] https://www.thoughtco.com/roman-burial-practices-117935 [https://www.thoughtco.com/roman-burial-practices-117935] https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ancient_underworld/inner.html [https://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/ancient_underworld/inner.html]#:~:text=In%20Homer's%20Odyssey%20(750%E2%80%93700,beyond%20those%20of%20mere%20mortals. https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/news/events/2021/10/the-ancient-roman-afterlife-di-manes-belief-and-the-cult-of-the-dead.php [https://www.unomaha.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences/news/events/2021/10/the-ancient-roman-afterlife-di-manes-belief-and-the-cult-of-the-dead.php]#:~:text=The%20Roman%20afterlife%20was%20one,collectively%20by%20the%20Roman%20state. https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Places/The_Underworld/the_underworld.html [https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Places/The_Underworld/the_underworld.html] Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lets.talk.death.podcast and Tiktok @letstalkdeathpodcast for exclusive content!

The Great Terra-Cotta Warriors

This week we dive into the man behind the Terra-cotta Warriors. Join us as we discuss an interesting archeological find that still amazes Anthropologists to this day! We apologize for the 2 week delay. Illness had unfortunately took control of our lives for 2 weeks! Sources https://smarthistory.org/the-terracotta-warriors/ [https://smarthistory.org/the-terracotta-warriors/] https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/emperor-qin [https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/emperor-qin] https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/terra-cotta-soldiers-on-the-march-30942673/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lets.talk.death.podcast and Tiktok @letstalkdeathpodcast for exclusive content!

Ancient Egyptians and their Burial Practices

Hello Listeners, this week we dive into Ancient Egyptians and how their beliefs molded the way they honored their dead! Tune in to hear about what they believed when it came to their version of the afterlife, how mummification tied into these beliefs, and what would happen if a body was not properly honored and cared for.  References: https://www.britannica.com/place/ancient-Egypt/The-king-and-ideology-administration-art-and-writing [https://www.britannica.com/place/ancient-Egypt/The-king-and-ideology-administration-art-and-writing] https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egcr04e.html [https://www.historymuseum.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/egypt/egcr04e.html] https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/funerals-in-ancient-egypt/ [https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/funerals-in-ancient-egypt/] https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Burial/ [https://www.worldhistory.org/Egyptian_Burial/] Be sure to follow us on Instagram @lets.talk.death.podcast and Tiktok @letstalkdeathpodcast for exclusive content!