SciShow
How Neanderthals Ended Up With Human Chromosomes
This week we learned that the Neanderthal/Denisovan/Human family tree is pretty complicated, thanks to a close look into some Neanderthals' Y chromosomes.
TED Talks
Ella Al-Shamahi: The fascinating (and dangerous) places scientists aren't exploring
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,...
SciShow
Neanderthals Smarter Than You Think
You have more in common with a Neanderthal than you might think. Michael Aranda explains our latest finds in this episode of SciShow!
SciShow
Are Modern Humans Really Older Than We Thought?
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...
SciShow
Supersonic Free Fall and the New Element: Hankium?
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...
SciShow Kids
Our Ancient Human Cousins!
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!
Wonderscape
Following in the Footsteps of Neanderthals: Exploring Their Diet, Tools, and Social Lives
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...
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mysteries of Neanderthals: A Journey Through Archaeology and Genetics
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...
Wonderscape
Debunking Misconceptions About Neanderthals
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...
Wonderscape
Unraveling the Mystery of Neanderthal Extinction: Exploring Factors and Unanswered Questions
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...
Curated Video
The Role of Female Hunters in Ancient Societies
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...
Curated Video
Evolving Moral Understanding
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...
Curated Video
What Separates Humans From Animals?
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...
Next Animation Studio
Neanderthal seafood
Research published in the journal Science has found that Neanderthals living on the coast of Portugal ate a variety of seafood.
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Introduction
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...
After Skool
How Did The Neanderthals Go Extinct?
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...
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Life Styles Of Neanderthals
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...
Weird History
Did Homosapiens Mate With Neanderthals?
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.
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Unraveling the Neanderthal Mystery
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....
Financial Times
Masters of Science: the new human story
The Natural History Museum's Chris Stringer on recent discoveries that are challenging the way we think about our ancestors.
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
Neanderthal Tools
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...
Cerebellum
Prehistoric Man Human Evolution Upper Paleolithic - Neanderthals
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...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Worlds earliest jewellery discovered in Croatia
CLEAN : Worlds earliest jewellery discovered in Croatia
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Homo Sapiens Versus Neanderthals
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]