Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who... more
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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
Dr. Kira Westaway is part of an international research team working to solve the mystery of Gigantopithecus, the largest ape... more
How do human bodies use energy? In this episode, Leakey Foundation grantee Dr. Herman Pontzer shares groundbreaking research that upends... more
2022 was another exciting year in human origins research! New fossil discoveries and ancient DNA research expanded our understanding of... more
We've been hard at work on a new season of stories about how we became human. Origin Stories returns on... more
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