Human Origins - The Story of Us

By World of Paleoanthropology

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Join host Seth Chagi as we explore human evolution on “The Story of Us,” by the World of Paleoanthropology. Discover groundbreaking discoveries, meet key figures, ... more

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Human Origins - The Story of Us episodes:

May 29, 2024 Anthropogeny, CARTA, and Life with Dr. Pascal Gagneux
In this exciting episode of “The Story of Us,” we are thrilled to welcome the esteemed Professor Pascal Gagneux from UC San Diego. As the Executive Co-Director of CARTA (Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny), Dr. Gagneux brings a wealth of knowledge on the evolutionary mechanisms driving primate molecular diversity.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating work being done under Dr. Gagneux’s direction at CARTA. We discuss his extensive research on wild chimpanzees in the Ivory Coast, the population genetics of West African chimpanzees, and the critical differences in sialic acid biology between humans and chimpanzees that shed light on our evolutionary path.

Dr. Gagneux also shares insights into the innovative graduate specialization in Anthropogeny he helped establish in 2011, providing a unique interdisciplinary program that bridges social and natural sciences.

Tune in to learn more about the groundbreaking work of CARTA and gain valuable advice from Dr. Gagneux on navigating the complex field of anthropogeny. Don’t miss this engaging and informative episode!
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1h 5min
May 29, 2024 Unveiling Human Growth and Development with Dr. Zachary Cofran
Join us for a milestone episode of “The Story of Us” as we reach our fiftieth installment with a special guest, Dr. Zachary Cofran, a distinguished professor from Vassar College in New York. In this fascinating discussion, we delve deep into the intricacies of human growth and development, shedding light on this often overlooked but crucial aspect of our evolutionary journey. Dr. Cofran shares his insights and expertise, exploring how our growth patterns influence not just our species but our individual identities.

Tune in to hear about Dr. Cofran’s groundbreaking research, his career path, and valuable advice for aspiring anthropologists and enthusiasts. Don’t miss this enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between our ancient past and modern understanding.

Be sure to catch this episode and celebrate our fiftieth journey together on “The Story of Us”!
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53min
May 25, 2024 Neanderthals, Naledi, and Cave Art!
Welcome to this episode! Are you ready to hear some awesome news on rock art, and so much more?
George is an Associate Professor and currently lectures part-time at the Geosciences Centre, University of Coimbra (IPT), Portugal. He is a member of management and academic committee and lectures architectural and landscape theory, prehistory and art, excavation and European heritage planning legislation and policy. Prior to this, George lectured at Bristol University, between 1998 and 2016. Here, George ran the final two years of a part-time degree, with also input to the fulltime BA and MA in Landscape programmes. At IPT George is responsible for MA/PhD supervision for undertakes research.
Away from academia, George is Principal Archaeologist with SLR Consulting and is responsible for SLR’s built heritage capabilities. George has over 30 years’ experience within the commercial heritage sector. George also has an extensive publishing record with over 35 authored, edited and co-edited books and 140 academic papers in print: focusing on the European post-medieval built heritage, prehistoric mortuary architecture, and prehistoric art. He is associated with a number of British and European university institutions and is a full member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (MCIfA)
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1h 1min
May 25, 2024 Digging up Homo Naledi, Learning about Ancient Greece, and More! Join us for The Story of Us!
On this episode of The Story of Us, we are talking to classic archaeologist Dr. Flint Dibble, son of a famed Archaeologist, Harold Dibble, (now we know where he got his name right?)
Working mostly with Ancient Greece and their eating habits by analyzing animal bone remains in midden heaps and in other locations throughout Ancient Greece, he has been crucial to the understanding of the changes that occurred in eating habits due to changes in society and climate.
Along with this, thanks to what he learned from his father Harold, who did an extraordinary amount of work on Neanderthal burials, as well as the first Homo sapiens child burial yet discovered. Because of this, Dr. Flint has had a great deal to say about the pre prints, and documentary put out by the Naledi team.
Goring up hearing about Neanderthals, burials, what is and is not required etc. he as well as being on some of the digs himself, Flint has a great deal to say, which you can watch on his channel, as he discusses the Naledi Saga as I like to call it, he even has one of the Peer Reviews on to discuss why the peer review team came to the conclusion that that they did.
Watch, enjoy and remember that there is always more to learn!
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55min
May 25, 2024 Atapuerca, Teeth, American Biological Anthropology Association with Dr. Leslea Hlusko!
On this very special episode of The Story of Us we have Dr Leslea Hlusko! Leslea J. Hlusko earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1992. After four years exploring the non-academic life in Washington, D.C., she went to Penn State University, where she earned an M.A. (1998) and Ph.D. (2000). Leslea was an assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2000-2004, and then moved to the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California Berkeley. She received tenure in 2008 and was promoted to full professor in 2018. In 2021, she moved into a research professor position at CENIEH, Spain.hlusko_cv_august2022www.researchgate.net/profile/Leslea_Hlusko
orcid.org/0000-0003-0189-6390Scopus Author ID: 6602557816(follow on twitter @LHlusko; email: hlusko (at) berkeley.edu or leslea.hlusko (at) cenieh.es)
We had such a fun talked, learned so much and made plans for the upcoming AABAs in march! ((bioanth.org) and we cant wait to see you there!
I have even more exciting plans and events for those going to the meeting, so we will talk soon!
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57min
May 25, 2024 Toba Super Eruption and Green Arabia with Dr. Michael Petraglia!
We are back!
I know it’s been a while since the last episode of “The Story of Us.” life has been crazy, but coming back from the AABA 2024, I am very excited to bring this interview to you!
In this episode, we are talking to archaeologist turned anthropologist Dr. Michael Petraglia, an exceptionally well-rounded and busy researcher!
Hailing from Griffith University in Brisbane, Dr. Petraglia studies a wide range of ideas when it comes to “what makes us human” using decades of finely honed skills; join us as he discusses his past, his successes, how he does it, and even some exciting things coming in the future!
In this episode, we discuss some of the ideas of what it means to be human, how ancient mega volcanoes affected human populations across the world, and “Green Arabia,” which is a fascinating topic that I and many others feel is on the brink of expanding into the world of paleoanthropology!
With so much interesting information, do not miss this fantastic episode!
If you enjoy how I bring the research and the researchers straight to you, be sure to like and subscribe for more! Hit that reminders button on the channel to always know when a new video is coming!
Remember, there is always more to learn!
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47min
May 25, 2024 It's Not All About the Men! Cracking Human Evolution with Dr. Cara Ocobock
Welcome back to #TheStoryofUs, your favorite fireside chat style, and #Paleo Series!
On this episode, we have another amazing guest—no surprise there. This time, we are honored to be joined by science communication master Dr. Cara Ocobock!
Winner of the 2023 “AABA and Leakey Foundation Communication & Outreach Award in Honor of Camilla Smith,” we are not dealing with just any science communicator here!
Join us as we have an excellent discussion on her work, which surrounds how people survive in the most extreme climates and the adaptations that they create to survive, as well as her incredible work on bringing “Women the Hunter” into the public eye, the idea that human evolution does always surround the work of men!
We have an electrifying episode that you will not want to miss!
If you learned something new today or just enjoyed the conversation, be sure to leave a like. It helps me out a great deal; it allows me to reach more people as I spread the story of our Human Origins!
Don’t want to miss another episode? Be sure to subscribe!
See you all next time!
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47min

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