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Blazing the Trail
University of Sydney / Australian Museum / Break Thru Films
5 episodes
9 months ago

Discover what makes us human with Blazing the Trail, a five-episode podcast that takes you on an epic journey investigating our shared story of human evolution. From our earliest ancestors in Africa to the global spread of Homo sapiens, each episode dives into the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that have shaped our species. 


This series interviews a range of internationally renowned archaeologists, paleo-anthropologists, linguists, and other specialists. Hosted by Dr. Amy Mosig Way from the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum, the podcast series highlights key milestones in our human journey such as the development of tools, mastering fire, the creation of language, and our capacity for migration and adaptation.


This series is a co-production between University of Sydney, Australian Museum, BreakThru Films, University of Liverpool, and University of Wroclaw.

Credits : Dr Amy Mosig Way (Host/Co-Writer) / Madeline Robinson (Co-Writer) / Hugh Welchman (Producer) / Peter Adams (Sound Editor) / Michal Jankowski (Sound Mixer) / Eric Wainaina (Music)



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Discover what makes us human with Blazing the Trail, a five-episode podcast that takes you on an epic journey investigating our shared story of human evolution. From our earliest ancestors in Africa to the global spread of Homo sapiens, each episode dives into the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that have shaped our species. 


This series interviews a range of internationally renowned archaeologists, paleo-anthropologists, linguists, and other specialists. Hosted by Dr. Amy Mosig Way from the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum, the podcast series highlights key milestones in our human journey such as the development of tools, mastering fire, the creation of language, and our capacity for migration and adaptation.


This series is a co-production between University of Sydney, Australian Museum, BreakThru Films, University of Liverpool, and University of Wroclaw.

Credits : Dr Amy Mosig Way (Host/Co-Writer) / Madeline Robinson (Co-Writer) / Hugh Welchman (Producer) / Peter Adams (Sound Editor) / Michal Jankowski (Sound Mixer) / Eric Wainaina (Music)



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
Natural Sciences
Science,
Life Sciences
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Finding Our Voice
Blazing the Trail
26 minutes 51 seconds
11 months ago
Finding Our Voice
In this episode of Blazing the Trail, join host Dr. Amy Mosig Way and special guests Assoc. Prof. Mark Harvey, Prof. Maggie Tallerman, and Prof. Rob Mailhammer as they deliberate the origins and evolution of human language, a defining feature that separates us from other animals. Together, they discuss how language likely evolved gradually, progressing from simple proto-words to complex sentences, with each stage marking an increase in communication complexity. Tune into this conversation and explore how and why language was driven by social and cognitive forces, from cooperation and tool use to the need for abstract expression.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blazing the Trail

Discover what makes us human with Blazing the Trail, a five-episode podcast that takes you on an epic journey investigating our shared story of human evolution. From our earliest ancestors in Africa to the global spread of Homo sapiens, each episode dives into the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that have shaped our species. 


This series interviews a range of internationally renowned archaeologists, paleo-anthropologists, linguists, and other specialists. Hosted by Dr. Amy Mosig Way from the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum, the podcast series highlights key milestones in our human journey such as the development of tools, mastering fire, the creation of language, and our capacity for migration and adaptation.


This series is a co-production between University of Sydney, Australian Museum, BreakThru Films, University of Liverpool, and University of Wroclaw.

Credits : Dr Amy Mosig Way (Host/Co-Writer) / Madeline Robinson (Co-Writer) / Hugh Welchman (Producer) / Peter Adams (Sound Editor) / Michal Jankowski (Sound Mixer) / Eric Wainaina (Music)



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.