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#965 Eleanor Scerri: The Origins and Dispersal of H. Sapiens

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The Origins and Dispersal of Homo sapiens

Exploring the migration of Homo sapiens out of Africa, this chapter delves into factors influencing their movement, including ice ages and expanding deserts. It questions the uniqueness of successful groups that left Africa around 50-60,000 years ago and emphasizes the importance of cultural, social structures, and cooperation in human migrations and adaptations to new environments.

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