Early Humans: Ice, Stone, and Survival

Early Humans: Ice, Stone, and Survival « Series from 2023

Series from 2023

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Who were our long-ago ancestors? Where and how did they live and die? And how are we even able to learn about these humans, some of whom became extinct millions of years ago?

In 20 captivating lectures, Professor Suzanne Pilaar Birch shares her expertise and passion for discovery as she peels back the years to expose the emergence and lives of early humans.

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