New research reveals how a centuries-long drought drove our tiny human cousins to extinction—and what it tells us about climate's devastating power over civilization.

<p>This episode was generated with AI assistance.</p>

New research reveals how a centuries-long drought drove our tiny human cousins to extinction—and what it tells us about climate's devastating power over civilization. This episode was generated with AI assistance.

When the Hobbits Died: The Climate Catastrophe That Ended a Human Species

History enthusiasts and curious learners who want to discover the untold stories, pivotal moments, and fascinating characters that shaped the world we live in today.

This episode was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence, including script research, narration, and visual production. All images and illustrations are generated using artificial intelligence for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent actual persons, living or dead, or real situations.

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History enthusiasts and curious learners who want to discover the untold stories, pivotal moments, and fascinating characters that shaped the world we live in today. This episode was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence, including script research, narration, and visual production. All images and illustrations are generated using artificial intelligence for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent actual persons, living or dead, or real situations.

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When the Hobbits Died: The Climate Catastrophe That Ended a Human Species

When the Hobbits Died: The Climate Catastrophe That Ended a Human Species