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Our Prehistory

Benjy Longworth
Homo Sapiens
Northeast Asia
Pleistocene
Southeast Asia
Stone Tools
Clovis Culture
Upper Paleolithic
Pottery
Sahul
Japan
Last Glacial Maximum
Hunter-Gatherers
Climate Change
South China
Amur River
Hunters-Gatherers
Orignation
Gravedian
Seleutrian
Magdalenian

The history of humanity before civilization is populated by an array of cultures throughout the millennia and across the continents. The earliest humans followed diverse customs and survival strategies, explored the unknown, adapted to exotic ecosystems, thrived in good times, and fell into oblivion in others. This podcast relates that story, starting with the origin of our species and tracing the... more

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Migration out of Africa, interbreeding with Neanderthals, and colonization of Eurasia. What can stone tools, bone tools, and ornaments discovered in the Middle East tell us about those fateful events?

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19,000 to 12,000 years ago ... As shifts to social dynamics took place in Africa, both human creativity and brutality flourished.

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25,000 to 12,000 years ago ... Human life was gradually changing across Africa at the end of the Pleistocene. One element of this transformation was a shift in what people ate.

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25,000 years ago ... Right at the peak of the Last Ice Age, most people living on the African continent finally embraced microlithic tools, an innovation that had been around for tens of thousands of years.

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 736 ratings
  • Fantastic Series

    Very well researched and presented. And no ads! Benjy is really doing a service here. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bryce45!!
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Show But…

    It’s a great show when there is an actual episode,. To often they are “previews” that never see the light of day.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Paleo Seth
    United Statesa year ago
  • Interesting and very well made, the maker has a very nice way of presenting the topic

    Audible
    5
    eran
    United Statesa year ago
  • An excellent podcast

    Interesting and very well made, the maker has a very nice way of presenting the topic

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    5
    eran
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fascinating. Beautifully read, I love this.

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    5
    Dallas
    a year ago

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Several reviews commend the depth and use of up-to-date science in histories.
Listener feedback highlights rigorous, research-backed storytelling and clear explanations.
Fans praise the host's engaging narration and pacing.
Some listeners note paywalls limit access to many episodes.

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Apple Podcasts
#176
Indonesia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
Indonesia/History
Apple Podcasts
#170
Netherlands/History
Apple Podcasts
#191
Chile/History

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What is Our Prehistory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show focuses on humanity before civilization, covering origins, evolution, and the diverse cultures that shaped prehistory across continents. Episodes emphasize evidence-based archaeology, clear explanations, and narrative cohesion, often tying artifacts and sites to larger social changes. Listeners tend to value rigorous research, thoughtful interpretation, and accessible storytelling, with some episodes offering extra content via patrons. The format and depth make it especially appealing to history and science enthusiasts seeking well-sourced, chronological explorations of our species' origins and early developments.

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2. The Common Descent Podcast
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Our Prehistory launched 5 years ago and published 50 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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