Human Origins - The Story of Us
Episodes
🌍 Living with Hunter-Gatherers: Dr. Helga Vierich on Animism, Ancestry, and the Human Past
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is it really like to live with hunter-gatherers? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Helga Vierich—cultural and biological anthropologist—joins ...
Relatives of Homo naledi? New species of Paranthropus, and relatives of Hobbits!
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of “The Story of Us,” Season 5, Episode 2, we’re honored to host Dr. Clément Zanolli, a distinguished paleoanthropo...
Genetic Journeys: Dr. Jennifer Raff on the Peopling of the Americas
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an enlightening journey into the world of ancient DNA and human history! In this episode of “The Story of Us,” we sit down with Dr. ...
Exploring Neanderthals: Shanidar Cave Insights with Dr. Emma Pomeroy | New Netflix Documentary
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Join us in an exciting discussion with Dr. Emma Pomeroy, a renowned paleoanthropologist, as we delve into the fascinating world of Neande...
Exploring Brain Evolution and Neanderthal Autism Relations | Interview with Dr. Emily Casanova
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an enlightening episode of “The Story of Us” YouTube series as we sit down with Dr. Emily Casanova, an assistant professor of neurosci...
Did Homo naledi use Fire, Bury its Dead, and Carve Engravings?
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we've all seen the headlines about the potential Naledi engravings, join Seth and Genevieve as we dig deep into the questions surrounding...
Lee Berger, Homo Naledi, and the Many Questions Surrounding Rising Star!
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
n this special episode of “The Story of Us,” we are thrilled to welcome Professor Lee R. Berger from the University of Witwatersrand. Join us as w...
Saving the Fongoli Chimps with Dr. Jill Pruetz - Human Origins: The Story of Us
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of “The Story of Us,” we are honored to have renowned primatologist Dr. Jill Pruetz join us. Dr. Pruetz is a conservationist and fi...
Re-Humanization of Remains after South African Apartheid - Annalin Matabane
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a compelling episode as we delve into the work of Annalin Matabane, a cultural heritage researcher and the founder of Reach Archaeology Co...
Examining Fossil Bias with Dr. Ryan McRae
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we welcome Dr. Ryan McRae to discuss the African fossil record and the inherent biases that shape our understanding of hominin evolution. I...
The Anatomical Foundations of Paleoanthropology with Dr. Bernard Wood
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “The Story of Us,” we are honored to host Dr. Bernard Wood, a pioneering figure in the field of paleoanthropology and anatomy. ...
Unlocking the Secrets of Gestural Communication in Great Apes with Dr. Kirsty Graham
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of “The Story of Us,” we embark on an exciting exploration of gestural communication among our closest relatives, the great apes. ...
Anthropogeny, CARTA, and Life with Dr. Pascal Gagneux
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Executiv...
Unveiling Human Growth and Development with Dr. Zachary Cofran
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 distinguishe...
Neanderthals, Naledi, and Cave Art!
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 lectu...
Digging up Homo Naledi, Learning about Ancient Greece, and More! Join us for The Story of Us!
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 kno...
Atapuerca, Teeth, American Biological Anthropology Association with Dr. Leslea Hlusko!
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Af...
Toba Super Eruption and Green Arabia with Dr. Michael Petraglia!
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
It's Not All About the Men! Cracking Human Evolution with Dr. Cara Ocobock
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to #TheStoryofUs, your favorite fireside chat style, and #Paleo Series! On this episode, we have another amazing guest—no surprise th...