

Human Origins with Chris Stringer
59 snips Feb 2, 2023
Join Professor Chris Stringer, Research Leader in Human Origins at The Natural History Museum London and Fellow of the Royal Society, as he discusses human evolution, the demise of the Neanderthals, genetic links to addictive behaviors, the challenges faced by early humans, cave paintings, and the positive image of Neanderthals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
An Unexpected Encounter at the Czechoslovakian Border
03:22 • 2min
Journey to Study Fossils and Accidental Damage
05:01 • 4min
The Diversity of Ancient Humans
09:30 • 14min
The Genetic Links to Addictive Behaviors
23:17 • 21min
Life and Challenges of Early Humans
44:00 • 11min
Cave Paintings, Human Evolution, and the Unknown Future
55:02 • 3min
The Positive Image of Neanderthals
57:56 • 3min