John Hawks

John Hawks, a prominent anthropologist specializing in paleoanthropology and genetics, examines fascinating insights into our ancient relatives. He discusses archaic human admixture, revealing the complexity of Denisovan populations and the delay in naming their lineages. The podcast also explores the intriguing phenomenon of island dwarfism among Southeast Asian hominins and critiques the traditional Out-of-Africa migration model. Hawks highlights the significance of ongoing genetic research in reshaping our understanding of Neanderthals and their diverse interactions with modern humans.