Before Us
Erich Fisher and Helen FarrEvery living person can trace their ancestry back to Africa, where modern humans evolved some 300,000 years ago before expanding out of Africa and around the world. Those early humans lived lives filled with emotions and challenges much like people today and their journeys stand as a testament to human intelligence, ingenuity, creativity, and resilience. But, what does the archaeological record te... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Categories | Social SciencesSociety & CultureScience | ||||
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Imagine taking a walk with Columbian mammoths, giant sloths, lions, sabre-tooth tigers, camels and loads of other animals? Sounds crazy, right! Yet it actually happened 20,000 years ago and in this episode Dr. Erich talk to Noah and C... more
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In this hair-larious episode, Dr. Erich chats with Jake and Colton all about red hair, genetics, and some super cool things we might’ve gotten from our ancient cousins—the Neanderthals!
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In this episode, Dr. Erich and Colton dive into a wild idea—bringing back the woolly mammoth! How are scientists doing it? Believe it or not…some scientists think it starts with woolly mice! Yep, you heard that right. WOOLLY MICE! Jo... more
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There is unambiguous agreement that early humans had to cross open water when they traveled from Sundaland to Sahul before 40,000 years ago. How were they able to do this and would ocean winds and currents have helped or hindered thei... more
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Bring your total station, your toolbox full of dental tools and brushes, your target chits, and pack it all on your frame backpack and take your first steps down a long staircase built for golf carts, find the big green sailcloth, and enjoy your journey into great discoveries and knowledge! Keep it up Erich!
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This podcast is an example of sharing our origins with a large public, important, impactful and informative.
Apple Podcasts5CaptainpontoonUnited States8 months ago Excellent show! Learning about the origins of humans through deep History tells us so much about ourselves today. I'll be listening every week!
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What is Before Us about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Exploring the origins and adaptations of early humans, a captivating narrative unfolds through discussions centered on maritime and prehistoric archaeology. Experts Dr. Helen Farr and Dr. Erich Fisher engage with various scholars to illuminate how early humans interacted with their environments, particularly through aquatic resources and migration patterns over thousands of years. By connecting emotional, societal, and technological advancements of our ancestors to modern human experiences, the conversations become not just educational but also relatable, bridging the ancient and contemporary worlds both in content and storytelling.
The unique emphasis on maritime adaptations sets this series apart, celebrating the resilience and ingenuity... more
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