Indiana Jones: Myth, Reality And 21st Century Archaeology

Our survey of the listenership has established the Human Origins theme as the most provocative and captivating area of archaeological research. It has also inspired some of the most controversial exchanges on our Social Media networks, drawing the attention of scientists and creationists alike. Today's topic provides an overview of the history of Human Origins research. We track developments in human evolutionary science beginning in the 19th century and culminating in human genetic research, now viewed as pivotal for explaining the evolutionary trajectory of the human form. Our very special guest is Dr. Geoff Clark, Regents' Professor at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, will share with the host and listenership all the latest developments in the field of Human Origins research.