TED Radio Hour
Leaving A Mark
Oct 27, 2023
Paleoanthropologist Genevieve von Petzinger describes cave art and its symbolism. The possibility of Neanderthal art and DNA analysis is explored. The importance of representing women's stories in museums is discussed. Two music collectors share the joy of preserving records and finding rare finds. The challenges of finding records and preserving modern music are explored. The concept of humans as a geological force and preserving language are discussed.
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- Artifacts created by early humans, such as handprints and geometric signs, suggest a form of purposeful communication and visual language in our ancient past.
- Museums should focus on representing the diversity and everyday experiences of women, rather than just highlighting extraordinary women, to create a more inclusive narrative of human history.
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Paleoanthropologist discovers ancient handprints in Spanish cave
Paleoanthropologist Genevieve von Petzinger recounts her exploration of a 30,000-year-old cave in the mountainous region of Aragon, Spain, where she discovered red negative handprints created by early humans. The handprints, made by spraying paint out of their mouths, were purposeful and deliberate, suggesting a form of communication or marking of presence. This discovery raises questions about the significance of art for our ancestors and the role it played in their lives.
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