Instructional Video5:18
SciShow

How Neanderthals Ended Up With Human Chromosomes

12th - Higher Ed
This week we learned that the Neanderthal/Denisovan/Human family tree is pretty complicated, thanks to a close look into some Neanderthals' Y chromosomes.
Instructional Video15:53
TED Talks

Ella Al-Shamahi: The fascinating (and dangerous) places scientists aren't exploring

12th - Higher Ed
We're not doing frontline exploratory science in a huge portion of the world -- the places governments deem too hostile or disputed. What might we be missing because we're not looking? In this fearless, unexpectedly funny talk,...
Instructional Video3:38
SciShow

Neanderthals Smarter Than You Think

12th - Higher Ed
You have more in common with a Neanderthal than you might think. Michael Aranda explains our latest finds in this episode of SciShow!
Instructional Video5:20
SciShow

Are Modern Humans Really Older Than We Thought?

12th - Higher Ed
Until recently, fossil evidence for modern humans has only gone back 200,000 years. A new discovery in Morocco and thermoluminescence dating may help extend that beyond 300,000 years. Chapters View all Homo sapiens 0:09...
Instructional Video6:46
SciShow

Supersonic Free Fall and the New Element: Hankium?

12th - Higher Ed
Hank brings you the news of a newly discovered dinosaur he is kind of afraid to look at, a way to sequence your genome in less time than it takes to get your clothes dry cleaned, & two new adventures that will take place in space - one...
Instructional Video4:12
SciShow Kids

Our Ancient Human Cousins!

K - 5th
If you traced your family tree back far enough, you'd see that you're related to all 7 billion people on Earth! And if you trace it back even farther than that you'll find our ancient human cousins, the Neanderthals!
Instructional Video4:58
Wonderscape

Following in the Footsteps of Neanderthals: Exploring Their Diet, Tools, and Social Lives

K - 5th
Join us on a journey through Europe and Western Asia as we explore the world of Neanderthals. Discover how they adapted to fluctuating climates, hunted large animals, and foraged for plants. Learn about their sophisticated tools, mastery...
Instructional Video7:00
Wonderscape

Unraveling the Mysteries of Neanderthals: A Journey Through Archaeology and Genetics

K - 5th
Embark on a captivating exploration of Neanderthals, guided by the latest discoveries in archaeology and genetics. Discover how archaeologists unearth fossils and artifacts to piece together the Neanderthal puzzle, shedding light on...
Instructional Video6:21
Wonderscape

Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals

K - 5th
Explore the fascinating world of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, and debunk common misconceptions surrounding their intelligence and behavior. Learn about the origins of the Neanderthal species, their coexistence with...
Instructional Video5:00
Wonderscape

Unraveling the Mystery of Neanderthal Extinction: Exploring Factors and Unanswered Questions

K - 5th
Dive into the complexities of Neanderthal extinction and uncover the various factors that may have contributed to their demise. Explore the role of climate change, genetic diversity, and competition with Homo sapiens in shaping...
Instructional Video9:35
Curated Video

The Role of Female Hunters in Ancient Societies

3rd - Higher Ed
Anthropologist Randy Haas and his team discovered the remains of a teenage female who was buried with her hunting tools at a site in Wilamaya Patjxa, Southern Peru. Her remains date back almost 9,000 years and are part of a broader study...
Instructional Video2:22
Curated Video

Evolving Moral Understanding

12th - Higher Ed
Anthropologist Frans de Waal, Emory University, describes how the genetic commonalities between humans, bonobos and chimpanzees cast suspicions on the long-held claim of anthropologists that humans are an extremely aggressive species...
Instructional Video3:33
Curated Video

What Separates Humans From Animals?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Research consensus at this time is that animals and humans differ most fundamentally in their ability to recognize themselves. Human beings are capable of self-analysis, mental time travel, imagination, abstract reasoning, cultural...
Instructional Video1:05
Next Animation Studio

Neanderthal seafood

12th - Higher Ed
Research published in the journal Science has found that Neanderthals living on the coast of Portugal ate a variety of seafood.
Instructional Video5:08
Cerebellum

Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Introduction

9th - 12th
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. Amazing discoveries...
Instructional Video3:14
After Skool

How Did The Neanderthals Go Extinct?

12th - Higher Ed
Neanderthals are our closest extinct human relatives. They lived in Eurasia 200,000 to 30,000 years ago. There was roughly a 5000 year period where both Neanderthals and Humanslived in the same place at the same time. During this period...
Instructional Video6:06
Cerebellum

Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Life Styles Of Neanderthals

9th - 12th
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. Amazing discoveries...
Instructional Video10:58
Weird History

Did Homosapiens Mate With Neanderthals?

12th - Higher Ed
Neanderthals coexisted with modern humans for tens of thousands of years, and the two groups certainly met. Evidence shows that Homo sapiens not only procreated with Neanderthals - they also slew and ate them.
Instructional Video23:19
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Unraveling the Neanderthal Mystery

K - 5th
This video explores the history and characteristics of Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives. It discusses their relationship to modern humans, their physical traits, their way of life, and theories about their extinction....
Instructional Video2:53
Financial Times

Masters of Science: the new human story

Higher Ed
The Natural History Museum's Chris Stringer on recent discoveries that are challenging the way we think about our ancestors.
Podcast5:27
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Neanderthal Tools

Pre-K - Higher Ed
What can be learned about the past by studying prehistoric tools? For at least the past 200 years, archaeologists have examined bits and pieces found in caves to learn more about the tools made by Neanderthals. Over the years, the...
Instructional Video10:08
Cerebellum

Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Neanderthals

9th - 12th
Beginning in the late nineteenth century and throughout the twentieth century, geologists, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have given the world evidence of the physical and cultural development of humans. Amazing discoveries...
News Clip4:03
AFP News Agency

CLEAN : Worlds earliest jewellery discovered in Croatia

9th - Higher Ed
CLEAN : Worlds earliest jewellery discovered in Croatia
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Homo Sapiens Versus Neanderthals

9th - 10th
This video segment, adapted from NOVA, explores reasons why Homo sapiens had an advantage over Neanderthals in the pursuit of territory and natural resources. [4:55]