Virtual Sandwiched In with William Thierfelder - Our Human Origins - Pt.2

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Time: Jul 31, 2020 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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OH, THE PLACES WE’VE BEEN

When we Homo sapiens made our first appearance on the African plains around 300-thousand years ago, we were content to stay put. But around 100-thousand years ago, things began to change: The climate in many areas of Africa began to shift, food supplies became scarcer, and our numbers dwindled. As a result, we began to trek out of our homelands in small clan groups into the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and eventually the Americas. This program looks at that remarkable Odyssey across the planet where we encountered Neanderthals (and other human species) and strange prehistoric beasts; remarkable varieties of terrain including ice-age glaciers, towering mountain ranges, and searing deserts; and novel sources of food. Because each new home left its mark on our DNA, we are now--through the wonders of genetic science--able to trace our extraordinary journey--and perhaps determine why we’re the last hominin standing. Our move from the African homeland to the four corners of the globe is truly epic and we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for those brave, small bands of humans who dared to step out of their comfort zone into the unknown so many millennia ago. This lecture will be led by William Thierfelder who is a writer, educator, photographer and museum docent.