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The Origin of Us: Human evolution (Ep 47)

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Introduction

In 1965, Time Life published an image often called the March of Progress. It shows our ancestors transforming gradually from chimps into modern humans. We emerged as a sole living branch of what journalist Kate Wong called a luxuriant evolutionary bush. In the early 20th century, some scientists were reluctant to recognize Africa as the birthplace of humanity.

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