Human Evolution Courses and Certifications

Archaic Admixture in Human History - Next in Evolution

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Exploring human evolution through genetic analysis, focusing on interbreeding with archaic species like Neanderthals and Denisovans, and its impact on modern human DNA and health risks.

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

DNA - Mammoths, Neanderthals, and Your Ancestors

Explore ancient DNA's role in understanding human evolution, from mammoths to Neanderthals, with leading experts discussing genetic research, anthropology, and the implications for our ancestral history.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Future of Human Evolution - What Darwin Didn't Know

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Explore the potential future of human evolution, from larger heads to robotic implants, as science takes over from nature. Discover how technology and medicine could shape our species' development.

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

The Hobbit of Flores Island: Brain Evolution and Intelligence in Miniature Humans

Explore the discovery of Homo floresiensis, a miniature human species from Indonesia, and its implications for brain evolution and intelligence in human ancestors.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Human Emotions

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<p>Consider the importance of emotions in the evolution of humans, with a deep dive into the crucial role of emotion in human survival and success.</p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 5 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Royal Institution

What Makes Me, Me? - Christmas Lectures 2018

Explore human uniqueness and individuality with anthropologist Alice Roberts and geneticist Aoife McLysaght in this engaging Royal Institution Christmas Lecture on the science of identity.

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

The Royal Institution

What Makes Us Human? - Exploring Human Uniqueness in Evolution

Explore human uniqueness through evolution, comparing our traits with other species. Discover how culture sets us apart despite shared biological origins with all life on Earth.

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

World Science Festival

Brave New Prehistoric World - Reassessing Human Origins Through Ancient DNA

Explore groundbreaking discoveries in human origins, revealing multiple early human groups coexisting with our ancestors and their genetic legacy in us today. Leading experts discuss these transformative insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Evolution of Humans: Past, Present, and Future

Explore human evolution, genetic mutations, and future possibilities with Juan Enriquez as he discusses why we're the only surviving human species.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

The Role of Beringia in the Global Dispersal of Modern Humans

Explore the role of Beringia in human migration, examining archaeological data, genetics, and climate to understand how this region influenced the global dispersal of modern humans.

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

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Living on the Edge - Neanderthals and Their Relatives in Central Asia

Explore recent discoveries about early human populations in Central Asia, including interactions between Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans through DNA, archaeological, and morphological evidence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alan Turing Institute

Palaeoanalytics - Using Data Science and Machine Learning to Answer Questions About Human Evolution

Explore how data science and machine learning revolutionize our understanding of human evolution through the Palaeoanalytics project, offering new insights into our ancient past.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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