The curse of Toumaï: an ancient skull, a disputed femur and a bitter feud over humanity’s origins

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Recorded21 Jul 2025

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When fossilised remains were discovered in the Djurab desert in 2001, they were hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since By Scott Sayare. Read by Bert Seymour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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