This episode we begin to examine bones of the human type. We focus on whether or not Homo neanderthalensis (Neanderthal) is a variant of Homo sapiens or its own species. Was the Neanderthal a dumb brute, or did it possess intelligence? We also explore the definition of "species." 

This week we discuss the theory of evolution, the field of paleoanthropology, and some of the terminology used. We also discuss some expert opinions within the field. 

Did you know that Carbon-14 dating is better at showing us how young things are than showing us how old they are?

CORRECTION: I misspoke and referred to Sediba and Naledi as places in Africa, they are famous hominin remains found in Africa.

We are examining one of the major methods for dating hominin (human) bones. Most, if not all, of the material for this was taken from material written by Christopher Rupe and Dr. John Sanford of the Institute For Creation Research. I highly recommend their book, "Contested Bones."