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  • The Tool That Made Us Human

    The Tool That Made Us Human
    Jan 25 2025
    Discover the fascinating story of the handaxe, a tool that shaped human history. From its origins over 2 million years ago to its role in survival and innovation, learn how ancient humans crafted these remarkable tools. Explore their design, uses, and the impact they had on our ancestors' lives. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #handaxe #humanevolution #tooldevelopment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 min
  • Ancient Humans Hunted Unbelievable Prey

    Ancient Humans Hunted Unbelievable Prey
    Jan 11 2025
    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
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    18 min
  • Every Extinct Animal We Have Found In Permafrost

    Every Extinct Animal We Have Found In Permafrost
    Dec 14 2024
    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
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    40 min
  • How Long Did Ancient Humans Really Live?

    How Long Did Ancient Humans Really Live?
    Nov 23 2024
    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
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    26 min
  • Extinct Animals Encountered by Homo Erectus (ft. ExtinctZoo)

    Extinct Animals Encountered by Homo Erectus (ft. ExtinctZoo)
    Nov 9 2024
    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
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    48 min
  • Extinct Animals Encountered by the Neanderthals

    Extinct Animals Encountered by the Neanderthals
    Oct 26 2024
    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
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    29 min
  • How Ancient Mammoth Hunters Mastered The Arctic 30,000 Years Ago

    How Ancient Mammoth Hunters Mastered The Arctic 30,000 Years Ago
    Sep 28 2024
    Explore the fascinating world of ancient mammoth hunters who thrived in the Arctic over 30,000 years ago. Discover how these early humans adapted to one of the harshest environments on Earth and the innovative strategies they employed for survival. #history #ancienthuman #archaeology #paleolithic #mammothhunters #Arcticsurvival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 min
  • The Magdalenian Culture

    The Magdalenian Culture
    Sep 7 2024
    Explore the fascinating world of the Magdalenian culture, a prominent Upper Paleolithic culture known for its rich archaeological findings, including cave art and tool advancements. Discover the significance of this culture in understanding human history and development during the late Stone Age. #Magdalenianculture #UpperPaleolithic #caveart #tooladvancements #StoneAge #archaeology #ancienthistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 h