What can tiny, overlooked bones tell us about Paleolithic life, technology, and art? Archaeologist and paleoanthropologist, Dr. Giulia Gallo, reveals how these fragile fragments hold clues to both our past and that of our ancient relatives. From evidence of fire use to the burning of specific animal bones, we explore why these materials were once disregarded and how new techniques like ZooMS proteomics are transforming what we know.

Mentioned on the show:

• Giulia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giuliatgallo/
• Giulia’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/giuliagallo.bsky.social
• More about ZooMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loAgeUuK08g

📝 Full transcript: https://smitinathan.com/what-tiny-overlooked-bones-reveal-about-the-paleolithic/

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🎙️ Curiosity Meets The Past is a podcast for curious minds who love learning about the past. Each episode features a 20–30 minute curated conversation with guests who reveal the layered stories behind objects, places, and people.