Paleoanthropology Courses and Certifications

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Fossil Monkeys and Apes from the East African Rift Valley

Explore early primate evolution in East Africa through fossil discoveries, focusing on monkeys and apes predating Lucy. Learn about ancient landscapes and their impact on primate diversity.

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

World Science Festival

Exploring Our Humanity - Human Ancestor Discoveries

Renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discusses his groundbreaking discoveries of ancient human ancestors, offering insights into human evolution and the exciting field of modern exploration.

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

World Science Festival

Pioneers in Science - Lee Berger's Discoveries in Paleoanthropology

Renowned paleoanthropologist Lee Berger discusses his groundbreaking discoveries, career journey, and future aspirations in an engaging Q&A session with high school students from around the world.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Discovery, Geological Context and Challenges of Dating Homo naledi from South Africa

Explore the discovery, geological context, and dating challenges of Homo naledi, a new hominin species from South Africa, with insights from Dr. Eric Roberts' research team.

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

World Science Festival

Rewriting the Story of Humankind

Explore groundbreaking discoveries challenging our understanding of human origins and uniqueness. Join paleoanthropologist Lee Berger and Brian Greene as they discuss how new findings are reshaping our view of human history and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

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

Evolution Soup

Homo Antecessor: The Forgotten Europeans - Early Hominids in Western Europe

Explore Homo antecessor, Europe's first hominids, with paleoanthropologist Mario Modesto-Mata. Uncover their fossils, cannibalism, and 850,000-year-old footprints in England.

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

Introduction to Human Evolution

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Explore human evolutionary history through the human fossil, archaeological and genetic records.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

Explore ancient diets, early farming, pastoralism, cultural landscapes, and human origins. Uncover how archaeologists reconstruct past identities and lifestyles through innovative methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

Explore human bipedalism mechanics, musculoskeletal adaptations, and evolutionary origins through interactive 3D fossil renditions and comparative animal locomotion studies.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)