Music is universal in all human cultures, but why? What gives us the ability to hear sound as music? Are... more

What is it like to be responsible for the safekeeping of the ancestors of everyone in the world? In this... more

Travel through 50,000 years of human history following clues hidden inside beads made from ostrich eggshells. In this episode, researchers... more

2023 was another exciting year in human origins research! Fossil discoveries and long-term primate studies expanded our understanding of what... more

Sibling relationships can include everything from love and support–to tension, competition, and conflict. They might also play a fundamental role... more

Humans invest enormous amounts of time and energy into bringing up our babies. This unique investment is a fundamental... more

Humans invest enormous amounts of time and energy into bringing up our babies. This unique investment is a fundamental part... more

How did climate change impact ancient human behavior? This is one of the questions Justin Pargeter and his team are... more

This special episode takes you inside the world of archaeology students at Boomplaas Cave, one of South Africa’s flagship human... more

In this episode, we explore the fascinating tale of the Hobbit, an unexpected fossil find that shook the world's understanding... more