Professor Simon Stoddart is professor of prehistory at the University of Cambridge, and Director of Studies at Magdalene College. In this episode we discuss Simon's early interests in archaeology and how his career took him to research in Malta. From the landscape to the incredible megalithic temples and interpretations of burials, we discuss the the fascinating history of the island of Malta.
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Professor Simon Stoddart is professor of prehistory at the University of Cambridge, and Director of Studies at Magdalene College. In this episode we discuss Simon's early interests in archaeology and how his career took him to research in Malta. From the landscape to the incredible megalithic temples and interpretations of burials, we discuss the the fascinating history of the island of Malta.
Primates: Cognition, Culture & Environment with Dr Kathelijne Koops
Sphinx Thinks
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Primates: Cognition, Culture & Environment with Dr Kathelijne Koops
Cognition, culture and environment - how do they work together to influence primate behaviour? What can tool use and behavioural patterns tell us about primate society? Studying primates provides one of the best insights into the evolutionary origins of human behaviours. To truly understand how and why certain behaviours are adopted (and differ) in primate species, a combination of factors must be considered. If you want to learn about tool use, nesting and behavioural patterns, if you want...
Sphinx Thinks
Professor Simon Stoddart is professor of prehistory at the University of Cambridge, and Director of Studies at Magdalene College. In this episode we discuss Simon's early interests in archaeology and how his career took him to research in Malta. From the landscape to the incredible megalithic temples and interpretations of burials, we discuss the the fascinating history of the island of Malta.
