Tides of History cover image

Bone, Stone, and Genome: Understanding Humanity's Deep Past

Tides of History

00:00

The Evolution of Hominin - Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds

Lucy was an adult female, perhaps about 12 years old at the time of her death. She lived 3.2 million years ago in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia. The Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds was being played on repeat when she was found. It's entirely possible that none of the surviving fossils are actually in that direct lineage.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app