In this episode of our new podcastInstant Genius, we're joined by archaeologist Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes, author of the bookKindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art.
In each episode of this weekly show, you’ll hear a world-leading scientist or expert deliver a bite-sized masterclass on one of the most fascinating ideas in science and technology today.
Rebecca tells us all about Neanderthals, and reveals how they continue to shape our view about deep human history.
And if that's not enough, you can hear even more from Rebecca on Instant Genius Extra.
On this subscription-only show, available on Apple Podcasts, we take a deeper dive into the topics covered onInstant Genius. In this episode, Rebecca tells us about Kindred, and reveals why Neanderthals’ reputation changed from grunting cavemen to sensitive and intelligent humans.
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