

Is This the Earliest Evidence of Human Cannibalism?
Mar 1, 2024
Exploring evidence of cannibalism in early human ancestors through a 1.45 million-year-old tibia bone with stone tool cut marks. Delving into the complexities of distinguishing between ritual practices and cannibalism, drawing parallels to known instances in Neanderthals. Emphasizing the use of stone knives by early humans for meat cutting and sparking interest in further research in the field.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Unexpected Stone Tool Cut Marks on a 1.45 Million-Year-Old Tibia Bone
02:40 • 4min
Exploration of Early Stone Tool Technology and Hominin Species
06:37 • 3min
Exploring Evidence of Cannibalism in Early Human Ancestors
09:21 • 4min
Exploring New Insights from Museum Collections and Early Human Cannibalism
13:14 • 2min