Join Charles Dawson, a lawyer and amateur archaeologist known for his pivotal discoveries, as he unravels the mystery of the Piltdown man. Hear about the excitement and skepticism surrounding this supposed ‘missing link’ in human evolution. Dawson reflects on the societal impact of the find, its connections to Darwin's theories, and the eventual revelation of the hoax. The conversation dives into the eccentricities of Dawson's life and intriguing links to literary figures, revealing how ambition can sometimes veil the truth.