Journey from Darwin's fossil-free world of 1871 to today's treasure trove of human ancestry with renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Yohannes Haile-Selassie. When Darwin published "The Descent of Man," he had virtually no fossil evidence to support his bold claim that humans evolved from "some lower form"—yet he courageously predicted our origins lay in Africa.

Fast-forward 150 years, and thousands of hominin fossils from Lucy to Ardi have not only confirmed Darwin's African hypothesis but revealed the intricate story of our bipedal ancestors. Discover why walking upright evolved before big brains, how ancient climates shaped our family tree, and what a single fossilized jaw can tell us about millions of years of evolution.

From the rift valleys of Ethiopia to the caves of South Africa, this episode explores how modern paleontology has transformed Darwin's educated guesses into scientific fact—while revealing that human evolution was far more complex and fascinating than even Darwin imagined. Perfect for anyone curious about our deep past and the painstaking detective work that uncovers it, one bone at a time.#AMostInterestingProblem

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