Evolution Soup Courses

How Hunting Changed Everything - The Evolution of Human Brain Size

Explore how hunting shaped human evolution, from energy constraints to brain growth, with paleoanthropologist Dr. Miki Ben-Dor. Gain insights into megafauna extinction and scientific reactions.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolution of Consciousness - Understanding Awareness and Its Origins

Explore consciousness evolution with Princeton's Prof. Graziano. Delve into its definition, origins, study methods, and future research, gaining insights from a neuroscience expert.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Secrets of Shanidar: Uncovering Neanderthal Remains - Dr. Emma Pomeroy

Explore recent Neanderthal discoveries at Shanidar Cave with Dr. Emma Pomeroy. Uncover burial mysteries, forensic techniques, and new insights challenging misconceptions about our ancient relatives.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why We Got Smart - The Story of the Hominid Brain

Explore the evolution of hominid brains with Dr. Zachary Cofran. Uncover why our brains grew, how humans became intelligent, and the mysteries surrounding Homo naledi in this anthropological journey.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cro-Magnons: The Last Ice Age People of Europe

Explore the fascinating world of Cro-Magnons with anthropologist Trenton Holliday. Uncover their culture, creativity, and interactions with Neandertals during the last Ice Age in Europe.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

When Rhinos Ruled the Earth

Explore the fascinating world of prehistoric rhinos with paleontologist Pierre Olivier-Antoine. Discover woolly rhinos, Siberian unicorns, and the largest land mammal ever, while learning about their evolution and interactions with humans.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ancestors of Our Ancestors: From Africa to Europe and Back - A Migratory Journey

Explore ancient ape migration from Africa to Europe and back, uncovering new fossil evidence and its implications for human evolution with paleoanthropologist David Begun.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Becoming Bipeds - Did Hominid Bipedalism Evolve Multiple Times?

Explore the intriguing hypothesis of multiple occurrences of bipedalism in hominid evolution with Gregory Adams, discussing evidence, ancient landscapes, and convergence.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dunkleosteus Deconstructed - New Research on the Devonian Apex Predator

Explore Dunkleosteus, the Devonian apex predator, with Russell Engelman. Uncover new research on its size, feeding mechanics, and extinction, while delving into placoderm evolution and paleontological methods.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is Evolution Dangerous by Design?

Explore human anatomy's flaws and evolution's quirks with biologist Dr. Abby Hafer. Examine issues like poor eyesight, back problems, and reproductive challenges to question the idea of intelligent design.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Chasm of the Bones - A Deep Dive into the Sima De Los Huesos

Explore the Sima de Los Huesos fossil site with paleoanthropologist Mario Modesto-Mata. Discover famous hominid specimens, discuss their origins, and learn about the site's significance in human evolution research.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Secret Signs of Evolution - Evidence and Explanations

Explore evidence for evolution with Dr. Alex Bezzerides, examining anatomical, molecular, and vestigial features. Gain insights into transitional forms and recent discoveries supporting evolutionary theory.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Rising Star Cave: Homo Naledi and Fire Use Discoveries

Explore the Rising Star Cave discovery of Homo naledi with student archaeologist Ginika Ramsawak. Gain insights into paleo-ecology, fossil excavation, and the importance of diversity in scientific research.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Secrets of Dragon Man: Exploring Homo Longi and Human Evolution

Explore the mysteries of Homo longi (Dragon Man) with Professor Chris Stringer. Delve into human evolution, coexisting hominids, and cutting-edge proteomics research in paleoanthropology.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Deadly Biology of Cordyceps: Fact vs Fiction in 'The Last of Us'

Explore the fascinating world of fungi, from their evolution to their impact on humans, with a focus on the cordyceps genus and its portrayal in "The Last of Us" adaptation.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video