https://simplecast.com Discovering Us Ashley Judd explores the thrilling stories behind important scientific discoveries in a new 12-episode series based on the book "Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins." 2022 The Leakey Foundation en Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 5 Sep 2024 18:00:46 +0000 https://discovering-us.simplecast.com Discovering Us https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/94f2d851-3166-4f53-802b-f09e8d1a4249/9e72f83f-0993-4bba-9e0f-803b570b4a80/3000x3000/discovering-us-podcast-cover-with-logos.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://discovering-us.simplecast.com serial Ashley Judd explores the thrilling stories behind important scientific discoveries in a new 12-episode series based on the book "Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins." The Leakey Foundation false https://feeds.simplecast.com/IoI38Tks ashley judd, audio book, audiobook, evolution, human evolution, leakey foundation, science, science history The Leakey Foundation media@leakeyfoundation.org 571e65d5-2052-46e7-ae47-d7505d567578 Secrets of the Orangutan Cycle There are only five kinds of great apes alive today. Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and us. Among the non-human apes, orangutans are unique. Orangutans live only in Asia - in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo. They’re intelligent, solitary animals that feed mostly on fruit. There is a lot we can learn from them - but it’s not an easy job.

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About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/secrets-of-the-orangutan-cycle-1vyY0rDK There are only five kinds of great apes alive today. Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and us. Among the non-human apes, orangutans are unique. Orangutans live only in Asia - in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo. They’re intelligent, solitary animals that feed mostly on fruit. There is a lot we can learn from them - but it’s not an easy job.

Further learning

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Secrets of the Orangutan Cycle The Leakey Foundation 00:10:07 There are only five kinds of great apes alive today. Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and us. Among the non-human apes, orangutans are unique. Orangutans live only in Asia - in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo. They’re intelligent, solitary animals that feed mostly on fruit. There is a lot we can learn from them - but it’s not an easy job. There are only five kinds of great apes alive today. Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and us. Among the non-human apes, orangutans are unique. Orangutans live only in Asia - in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo. They’re intelligent, solitary animals that feed mostly on fruit. There is a lot we can learn from them - but it’s not an easy job. false full 12 1 555bca2e-a56d-48e5-8c2d-59b40baf716a Born and Evolved to Run One of the enduring mysteries in human evolution is the question of how and when humans evolved our unusually large brains. Another mystery is how and why we started moving around on two legs. This episode of Discovering Us explores both of these questions by exploring the human ability to run over long distances.

Further reading

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:55:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Daniel Lieberman, Evan Hadingham, The Leakey Foundation, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/born-and-evolved-to-run-e7k3XGEY One of the enduring mysteries in human evolution is the question of how and when humans evolved our unusually large brains. Another mystery is how and why we started moving around on two legs. This episode of Discovering Us explores both of these questions by exploring the human ability to run over long distances.

Further reading

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

]]> Born and Evolved to Run Daniel Lieberman, Evan Hadingham, The Leakey Foundation, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd 00:07:07 One of the enduring mysteries in human evolution is the question of how and when humans evolved our unusually large brains. Another mystery is how and why we started moving around on two legs. This episode of Discovering Us explores both of these questions by exploring the human ability to run over long distances. One of the enduring mysteries in human evolution is the question of how and when humans evolved our unusually large brains. Another mystery is how and why we started moving around on two legs. This episode of Discovering Us explores both of these questions by exploring the human ability to run over long distances. ashley judd, running, daniel lieberman, science, evolution, the leakey foundation false full 11 1 afa06c58-97dd-4348-9626-d442fa1a008d The Hobbit In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of a startling discovery on the island of Flores. Deep inside a remote, limestone cave with a high, arched ceiling, researchers uncovered fossils of an ancient human species unlike any other. This discovery added a new member to the human family tree and shook up our understanding of human evolution.

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:50:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Evan Hadingham) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hobbit-Oirhp2x8 In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of a startling discovery on the island of Flores. Deep inside a remote, limestone cave with a high, arched ceiling, researchers uncovered fossils of an ancient human species unlike any other. This discovery added a new member to the human family tree and shook up our understanding of human evolution.

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> The Hobbit The Leakey Foundation, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Evan Hadingham 00:10:30 In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of a startling discovery on the island of Flores. Deep inside a remote, limestone cave with a high, arched ceiling, researchers uncovered fossils of an ancient human species unlike any other. This discovery added a new member to the human family tree and shook up our understanding of human evolution. In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of a startling discovery on the island of Flores. Deep inside a remote, limestone cave with a high, arched ceiling, researchers uncovered fossils of an ancient human species unlike any other. This discovery added a new member to the human family tree and shook up our understanding of human evolution. hobbit, ashley judd, archaeology, science, evolution, discovering us, fossils, human evolution false full 10 1 d88011fd-1385-41c3-b8cc-fbf52fceaae4 The Pit of Bones It takes a special kind of detective work to figure out the story of how we became human. This episode takes us to a unique fossil site in Spain where scientists go back through time - finding clues in a rich fossil record that stretches over hundreds and thousands of years. They are uncovering a story with twists and turns that are more dramatic and mysterious than an Agatha Christie novel.

Further reading (and listening)

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:45:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pit-of-bones-s9lmp6El It takes a special kind of detective work to figure out the story of how we became human. This episode takes us to a unique fossil site in Spain where scientists go back through time - finding clues in a rich fossil record that stretches over hundreds and thousands of years. They are uncovering a story with twists and turns that are more dramatic and mysterious than an Agatha Christie novel.

Further reading (and listening)

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> The Pit of Bones The Leakey Foundation 00:08:49 It takes a special kind of detective work to figure out the story of how we became human. This episode takes us to a unique fossil site in Spain where scientists go back through time - finding clues in a rich fossil record that stretches over hundreds and thousands of years. They are uncovering a story with twists and turns that are more dramatic and mysterious than an Agatha Christie novel. It takes a special kind of detective work to figure out the story of how we became human. This episode takes us to a unique fossil site in Spain where scientists go back through time - finding clues in a rich fossil record that stretches over hundreds and thousands of years. They are uncovering a story with twists and turns that are more dramatic and mysterious than an Agatha Christie novel. false full 9 1 97c4345e-ada3-4f78-8807-7b9d5062880b Unexpected Ardi In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of the discovery of a fascinating fossil of a female that lived 4.4-million-years ago. This unexpected find opened up a new window into the very early evolution of the human species.

Further reading

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:40:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/unexpected-ardi-OMGKtx_G In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of the discovery of a fascinating fossil of a female that lived 4.4-million-years ago. This unexpected find opened up a new window into the very early evolution of the human species.

Further reading

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Unexpected Ardi The Leakey Foundation 00:07:59 In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of the discovery of a fascinating fossil of a female who lived 4.4-million-years ago. This unexpected find opened up a new window into the very early evolution of the human species. In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of the discovery of a fascinating fossil of a female who lived 4.4-million-years ago. This unexpected find opened up a new window into the very early evolution of the human species. false full 8 1 3b5c7212-7b7a-4c98-817f-bfa7a46d6ea1 The African Milk Trail There are some mysteries about human evolution that can’t be answered by looking at fossils or our closest living primate relatives. In this episode, you’ll learn how scientists used genetic research to explain how humans came to be the only mammals who continue to drink milk - even after we’re grown.

Further reading

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:35:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/the-african-milk-trail-uiM25SzJ There are some mysteries about human evolution that can’t be answered by looking at fossils or our closest living primate relatives. In this episode, you’ll learn how scientists used genetic research to explain how humans came to be the only mammals who continue to drink milk - even after we’re grown.

Further reading

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> The African Milk Trail The Leakey Foundation 00:08:48 There are some mysteries about human evolution that can’t be answered by looking at fossils or our closest living primate relatives. In this episode, you’ll learn how scientists used genetic research to explain how humans came to be the only mammals who continue to drink milk - even after we’re grown. There are some mysteries about human evolution that can’t be answered by looking at fossils or our closest living primate relatives. In this episode, you’ll learn how scientists used genetic research to explain how humans came to be the only mammals who continue to drink milk - even after we’re grown. false full 7 1 e6843ac5-3217-4598-9899-161fa61e8503 Ambush at the Lake In this episode of Discovering Us, Ashley Judd takes you to Ice Age Europe, where a stunning discovery paints a picture of how early humans survived in a harsh and highly competitive landscape.  

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/ambush-at-the-lake-RUlke4nX In this episode of Discovering Us, Ashley Judd takes you to Ice Age Europe, where a stunning discovery paints a picture of how early humans survived in a harsh and highly competitive landscape.  

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Ambush at the Lake The Leakey Foundation 00:08:05 In this episode of Discovering Us, Ashley Judd takes you to Ice Age Europe, where a stunning discovery paints a picture of how early humans survived in a harsh and highly competitive landscape. In this episode of Discovering Us, Ashley Judd takes you to Ice Age Europe, where a stunning discovery paints a picture of how early humans survived in a harsh and highly competitive landscape. false full 6 1 10c526e1-07d1-408f-896c-4fcec6409562 The Lion Man One thing that’s special about humans is the way we express ourselves through art and music. Ancient humans were no different. The art they left on cave walls and carved in stone lives on. It gives us a profound connection to our ancestors and their creative, complex lives. In this episode, Ashley Judd explores some of the earliest art ever discovered.

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:25:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Ashley Judd, Meredith Johnson, Evan Hadingham) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lion-man-61BY7Zp0 One thing that’s special about humans is the way we express ourselves through art and music. Ancient humans were no different. The art they left on cave walls and carved in stone lives on. It gives us a profound connection to our ancestors and their creative, complex lives. In this episode, Ashley Judd explores some of the earliest art ever discovered.

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> The Lion Man Ashley Judd, Meredith Johnson, Evan Hadingham 00:08:42 One thing that’s special about humans is the way we express ourselves through art and music. Ancient humans were no different. The art they left on cave walls and carved in stone lives on. It gives us a profound connection to our ancestors and their creative, complex lives. In this episode, Ashley Judd explores some of the earliest art ever discovered. One thing that’s special about humans is the way we express ourselves through art and music. Ancient humans were no different. The art they left on cave walls and carved in stone lives on. It gives us a profound connection to our ancestors and their creative, complex lives. In this episode, Ashley Judd explores some of the earliest art ever discovered. false full 5 1 d4fdda74-4910-439c-a486-c9e4be6300ad The People of the Rock Neanderthals lived from around 400,000 years ago to around 40,000 years ago. Scientists are still working to understand how and why Neanderthals went extinct. This episode takes you to the island of Gibraltar–where researchers think the very last surviving population of Neanderthals lived and died.

Further reading (and listening):

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:20:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Evan Hadingham, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/the-people-of-the-rock-ZhHHrKs_ Neanderthals lived from around 400,000 years ago to around 40,000 years ago. Scientists are still working to understand how and why Neanderthals went extinct. This episode takes you to the island of Gibraltar–where researchers think the very last surviving population of Neanderthals lived and died.

Further reading (and listening):

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> The People of the Rock Evan Hadingham, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd 00:10:07 Neanderthals lived from around 400,000 years ago to around 40,000 years ago. Scientists are still working to understand how and why Neanderthals went extinct. This episode takes you to the island of Gibraltar–where researchers think the very last surviving population of Neanderthals lived and died. Neanderthals lived from around 400,000 years ago to around 40,000 years ago. Scientists are still working to understand how and why Neanderthals went extinct. This episode takes you to the island of Gibraltar–where researchers think the very last surviving population of Neanderthals lived and died. false full 4 1 4da581e1-23e6-48a5-8de2-0741482e99ef Inside Baboon Minds Why are humans such social creatures? In this episode, Ashley Judd explores the origins of social behavior by taking you inside the minds of a troop of baboons living in Botswana’s Okovango Delta.

Further reading (and listening)

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:15:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Dorothy Cheney, Robert Seyfarth, Evan Hadingham) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/inside-baboon-minds-aKckku06 Why are humans such social creatures? In this episode, Ashley Judd explores the origins of social behavior by taking you inside the minds of a troop of baboons living in Botswana’s Okovango Delta.

Further reading (and listening)

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Inside Baboon Minds Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Dorothy Cheney, Robert Seyfarth, Evan Hadingham 00:10:26 Why are humans such social creatures? In this episode, Ashley Judd explores the origins of social behavior by taking you inside the minds of a troop of baboons living in Botswana’s Okovango Delta. Why are humans such social creatures? In this episode, Ashley Judd explores the origins of social behavior by taking you inside the minds of a troop of baboons living in Botswana’s Okovango Delta. false full 3 1 28a03118-3609-4e33-9c62-79fe0569425f Chimpanzee Hunting This installment of Discovering Us tells the story of an unusual group of chimpanzees that live on the grassy plains of Fongoli, Senegal where temperatures reach over 110 degrees. Water is scarce, and wildfires sweep through every year - burning the leaves from the trees and baking the soil. These chimpanzees have adapted to their environment in surprising ways that can shed light on the evolution of our own species. 

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:10:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (The Leakey Foundation) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/chimpanzee-hunting-inaV8rbt This installment of Discovering Us tells the story of an unusual group of chimpanzees that live on the grassy plains of Fongoli, Senegal where temperatures reach over 110 degrees. Water is scarce, and wildfires sweep through every year - burning the leaves from the trees and baking the soil. These chimpanzees have adapted to their environment in surprising ways that can shed light on the evolution of our own species. 

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

]]> Chimpanzee Hunting The Leakey Foundation 00:06:39 This installment of Discovering Us tells the story of an unusual group of chimpanzees that live on the grassy plains of Fongoli, Senegal where temperatures reach over 110 degrees. Water is scarce, and wildfires sweep through every year - burning the leaves from the trees and baking the soil. These chimpanzees have adapted to their environment in surprising ways that can shed light on the evolution of our own species. This installment of Discovering Us tells the story of an unusual group of chimpanzees that live on the grassy plains of Fongoli, Senegal where temperatures reach over 110 degrees. Water is scarce, and wildfires sweep through every year - burning the leaves from the trees and baking the soil. These chimpanzees have adapted to their environment in surprising ways that can shed light on the evolution of our own species. false full 2 1 02acd139-5309-42b3-bb39-fa8f2be1e728 Bonobos' Powerful Sisterhood Bonobos are close cousins of humans, known for their highly active sex lives and peaceful female-centered social structure. In this episode, Ashley Judd shares how researchers studying bonobos are unlocking the secrets of female friendship.

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:05:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Frans de Waal, Liza Moscovice, Meredith Johnson, Evan Hadingham, Ashley Judd) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/bonobos-powerful-sisterhood-_XJ_Xlo1 Bonobos are close cousins of humans, known for their highly active sex lives and peaceful female-centered social structure. In this episode, Ashley Judd shares how researchers studying bonobos are unlocking the secrets of female friendship.

Further reading:

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

 

]]> Bonobos' Powerful Sisterhood Frans de Waal, Liza Moscovice, Meredith Johnson, Evan Hadingham, Ashley Judd 00:08:58 Bonobos are close cousins of humans, known for their highly active sex lives and peaceful female-centered social structure. In this episode, Ashley Judd shares how researchers studying bonobos are unlocking the secrets of female friendship. Bonobos are close cousins of humans, known for their highly active sex lives and peaceful female-centered social structure. In this episode, Ashley Judd shares how researchers studying bonobos are unlocking the secrets of female friendship. ashley judd, bonobos, science, evolution, judd false full 1 1 04a0da3a-37f0-416e-bd3e-7b740f5dc3c7 Prologue In this series, actor Ashley Judd tells the stories behind some of the most important human origins discoveries of the past 50 years. This prologue explores the fossil find that launched the scientific saga of the Leakey family and the quest to uncover humanity’s origins.

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Evan Hadingham) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/prologue-4hxkPAJ_ In this series, actor Ashley Judd tells the stories behind some of the most important human origins discoveries of the past 50 years. This prologue explores the fossil find that launched the scientific saga of the Leakey family and the quest to uncover humanity’s origins.

About The Leakey Foundation

The Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.

Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins

In 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.

Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity’s origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.

Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.

Show Credits:

  • Narrated by Ashley Judd
  • Hosted by Meredith Johnson
  • Written by Evan Hadingham
  • Script edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith Johnson
  • Recorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse Recording
  • Host recording by Kerry Fogarty
  • Trailer produced by Ray Pang
  • Cover art by Élisabeth Daynes
  • Cover design by Jason Francis, Signature Books
  • Music “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset Music

Discovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

 

]]> Prologue Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Evan Hadingham 00:04:57 In this series, actor Ashley Judd tells the stories behind some of the most important human origins discoveries of the past 50 years. This prologue explores the fossil find that launched the scientific saga of the Leakey family and the quest to uncover humanity’s origins. In this series, actor Ashley Judd tells the stories behind some of the most important human origins discoveries of the past 50 years. This prologue explores the fossil find that launched the scientific saga of the Leakey family and the quest to uncover humanity’s origins. ashley judd, history, mary leakey, science, evan hadingham, evolution, fossil, discovering us, judd, louis leakey, human evolution false full 0 1 6863bc90-923c-4c07-b8ce-fb980dc1ff4d Introducing Discovering Us In the past fifty years, researchers have made extraordinary discoveries that have helped us understand who we are, where we come from, and what makes us human. In Discovering Us, Ashley Judd brings our shared history to life, exploring the human story from our evolutionary roots to our uncertain future. This short series celebrates science, exploration, and the search for what it means to be human.

Discovering Us is an audio companion to the book Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins, written for The Leakey Foundation by Evan Hadingham, Senior Science Editor for the award-winning PBS series NOVA.

Every episode of Discovering Us will be available on September 26, 2022.

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 media@leakeyfoundation.org (Ray Pang, Meredith Johnson, Ashley Judd, Signature Books, The Leakey Foundation, Evan Hadingham) https://discovering-us.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-discovering-us-VlchpETC In the past fifty years, researchers have made extraordinary discoveries that have helped us understand who we are, where we come from, and what makes us human. In Discovering Us, Ashley Judd brings our shared history to life, exploring the human story from our evolutionary roots to our uncertain future. This short series celebrates science, exploration, and the search for what it means to be human.

Discovering Us is an audio companion to the book Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins, written for The Leakey Foundation by Evan Hadingham, Senior Science Editor for the award-winning PBS series NOVA.

Every episode of Discovering Us will be available on September 26, 2022.

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