Unburied S2E4: The Myth of the Explorer

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ARC

Rasmus Bitsch and Neil Liddell

106 episodes

2 weeks ago

ARC is a non-profit documentary channel. We tell stories through film and narrative-driven podcasting that explore social justice issues, uncover histories that shape the present, and challenge dominant narratives. Our work amplifies voices often left unheard, creating space for deeper understanding. For more see: https://www.arcdocs.org/

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Unburied S2E4: The Myth of the Explorer

ARC

40 minutes 49 seconds

2 weeks ago

Unburied S2E4: The Myth of the Explorer

Whips, fedoras and cliff-hangers make for great cinema, but they also shape how we tell real scientific stories. In our Season 2 finale, we trace the “explorer” myth from colonial expansion to modern paleoanthropology: why lone-hero narratives persist, how they erase teams and communities, and what that means for places like Taung. We meet artists, chiefs, and scientists re-centering local voices; unpack how discoveries get narrated (and who gets credit); and ask what inclusive science looks like on the ground.

This episode was produced in partnership with The Human Evolution Research Institute (HERI) and the University of Cape Town and draws on original research published in the South African Journal of Science special issue, “The Taung Child then and now: Commemorating its centenary in a postcolonial age.”

Special thanks to our guests in this episode:

Prof. Sheela Athreya, PhD — Biological anthropologist; Associate Professor, Texas A&M University; National Geographic Explorer.
Dr. Mirriam Tawane, PhD — Paleoanthropologist; National Heritage Council (South Africa); former Curator, Plio-Pleistocene Palaeontology, DITSONG Museum.
Dr. Dipuo Kgotleng, PhD — Senior Lecturer & Director, Palaeo-Research Institute, University of Johannesburg.
Kosi Litsukhulele Kueni — Local chief, Buxton (Taung).
Lungile Keswa — Artist/curator; Taung Skull study group.
Bahidile "Mike" Dichaba — Community guide, Taung.
Xola — Community member; Taung Skull study group.

Resources & Links:

ARC: arcdocs.org

HERI: https://www.heriuct.co.za

SAJS Special Issue: https://sajs.co.za/article/view/20667

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