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Where do we come from? How did our ancestors settle this planet? How did the great historic civilizations of the world develop? How does a past so shadowy that it has to be painstakingly reconstructed from fragmentary, largely unwritten records nonetheless make us who and what we are?

These 36 lectures bring you the answers that the latest scientific and archaeological research and theorizing suggest about human origins, how populations developed, and the ways in which civilizations spread throughout the globe.

More than 12,000 years ago, in one of the greatest triumphs of prehistory, humans colonized North America, a continent that was then truly a new world. Just when and how they did so has been one of the most perplexing and controversial questions in archaeology.

We have lost the war on cancer. We spend $150 billion each year treating it, yet - a few innovations notwithstanding - a patient with cancer is as likely to die of it as one was 50 years ago. Most new drugs add mere months to one's life at agonizing physical and financial cost. In The First Cell, Azra Raza offers a searing account of how both medicine and our society (mis)treats cancer, how we can do better, and why we must.

Australopithecines, dinosaurs, trilobites - such fossils conjure up images of lost worlds filled with vanished organisms. But in the full history of life, ancient animals, even the trilobites, form only the half-billion-year tip of a nearly four-billion-year iceberg. Andrew Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, presenting a compelling new explanation for the emergence of biological novelty.

Blending history, science, and culture, a stunning and highly engaging evolutionary story exploring how walking on two legs allowed humans to become the planet’s dominant species. Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four legs—a locomotion known as bipedalism. We strive to...

The Recovery Layer: Feet First is an educational podcast exploring how recovery, circulation, and mobility work together - beginning with the feet. Designed for clinicians, recovery professionals, and performance-minded individuals, the show examines emerging science, clinical perspectives, and real-world experiences to better understand how footwear can support daily recovery as part of a broader movement and wellness approach.

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First Nature delves into the profound connection between Homo sapiens, the natural world, and planet Earth itself. Join your host, Shawn Berry on location for insightful interviews and personal narratives exploring how reconnecting with nature brings meaning to our lives, fosters wholistic health, and sparks curiosity for a sustainable future. Our oldest ancestors formed human’s first and most important relationship with nature. Rediscover the empowerment and wisdom it holds for us today.

The First Gen Hunter Podcast is an audio resource dedicated to providing compelling content to help build knowledge and community for hunters of all levels of experience. Visit www.firstgenhunter.com to learn more.

Join Victor and Zach, two friends on their hunting journeys. Each episode unpacks their experiences, gained knowledge, and resources – creating a space for a growing community of adventurers to learn and grow together. Whether you're chasing your first whitetail, calling in gobblers, or hitting the streams, rivers, or the coast, First Tracks has something for you. It's about laying your own FIRST TRACKS and exploring the outdoors on your terms. Your adventures, YOUR stories, and YOUR journey!

Are you a new dog owner looking to groom your furry friend? This beginner's guide will walk you through the first steps of grooming for dogs. Get started today!As a new dog owner, it's important to establish a grooming routine for your furry friend. This beginner's guide will provide you with the first steps to take when it comes to grooming your dog. From brushing their coat to trimming their nails, you'll learn the basics to keep your dog looking and feeling their best. Start your grooming journey today and bond with your canine companion in the process.Before you begin grooming your dog, ...

‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION A captivating memoir that immerses readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean The...

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Best-selling author Brian Fagan brings early humans out of the deep freeze with his trademark mix of erudition, cutting-edge science, and vivid storytelling. Cro-Magnon reveals human society in its infancy, facing enormous environmental challenges - including a rival species of humans, the Neanderthals. For ten millennia, Cro-Magnons lived side by side with Neanderthals, an encounter that Fagan fills with drama.

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Twenty meters below water, the oceanographer François Sarano came face to face with a five-and-a-half-meter great white shark. Seduced by the gentle elegance of this majestic creature, Sarano experienced a profound sense of affinity with her as they swam side by side, shoulder to shoulder, eye to eye, cutting a single figure through the ocean depths. It was an experience which made him realize the depth of our ignorance of the lives of sharks, leading him to become a passionate advocate for their protection.

On 31st October 1917, as the day's light faded, the Australian Light Horse charged against their enemy. Eight hundred men and horses galloped four miles across open country, towards the artillery, rifles and machine guns of the Turks occupying the seemingly unassailable town of Beersheba. What...

A brilliant ensemble of the world's most visionary scientists provides 25 original never-before-published essays about the advances in science and technology that we may see within our lifetimes.

"Placing People First" is a podcast celebrating innovations in life sciences. As specialist recruiters within the Cell and Gene Therapy, Biotech, MedTech, Informatics and Pharmaceutical industries across the UK, US and Europe, Next Phase is passionate about bringing people together, sharing ideas and giving our guests a platform to discuss their perspectives on the ever-changing world of Advanced Therapies and other emerging sectors.