Briana Pobiner

Briana Pobiner, a paleoanthropologist at the Smithsonian, dives into the fascinating evolution of the human diet. She reveals how we study extinct species’ diets through archaeology and chemical analysis. Exploring primate models like chimpanzees, she sheds light on our ancient dietary patterns. Pobiner discusses the critical role of meat in human evolution, linking it to brain development. She also addresses the complexities of ancient diets and disturbing topics like cannibalism, making a compelling case for understanding our shared cultural history.