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Origin Stories

The Leakey Foundation

Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes83Founded9 years ago
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Over 50,000 years ago on what is now the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, someone climbed a towering rock formation and painted a mysterious image on a cave ceiling. The painting shows three half-human, half-animal figures and a large wild pig. The ima... more

30 Aug 202429 min
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Early prehistorians had little more than stones and bones to work with as they tried to piece together the story of the Neanderthals, but today’s researchers work in ways that early prehistorians could never have imagined. more

6 Jun 202443 min
YouTube

Why do humans have most of our hair on our heads, not our bodies? Why do we have so many varieties of hair color, thickness, and curliness? Dr. Tina Lasisi is a biological anthropologist whose work explores these evolutionary mysteries. In this episo... more

30 Apr 202435 min

Music is universal in all human cultures, but why? What gives us the ability to hear sound as music? Are we the only musical species–or was Darwin right when he said every animal with a backbone should be able to perceive, if not enjoy music? Profess... more

2 Apr 202426 min
YouTube

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 803 ratings
  • Love it!

    I stumbled upon this show a couple of days ago, and I’m so glad the stories are amazing and eye opening. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delfizzo
    United States2 months ago
  • 100% worth listening too.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    s.a.h.
    8 months ago
  • Great find!

    Love the episodes, they are amazing. I love prehistory - but love the live talks by amazing speakers as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonnie in NZ
    New Zealand9 months ago
  • Fascinating

    This show offers us a view of the evolutionary paths taken by our ancestors. It is presented in simple language and we share the joy and wonder of the presenters as they explain their work and research.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zind Tokay
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Stop the cutesy talk!

    Interesting topics and information. The hosts delivery verges on simplistic baby talk. Makes listening almost unbearable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    All Ferg
    Canada9 months ago

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