Our Prehistory

Our Prehistory

Benjy Longworth

49 - 49. Ritual and Violence in Africa

The history of humanity before civilization is populated by an array of cultures throughout the millennia and across the continents. The earliest humans followed diverse customs and survival strategies, explored the unknown, adapted to exotic ecosystems, thrived in good times, and fell into oblivion in others. This podcast relates that story, starting with the origin of our species and tracing the development of human life before written records. 

49 - 49. Ritual and Violence in Africa
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The history of humanity before civilization is populated by an array of cultures throughout the millennia and across the continents. The earliest humans followed diverse customs and survival strategies, explored the unknown, adapted to exotic ecosystems, thrived in good times, and fell into oblivion in others. This podcast relates that story, starting with the origin of our species and tracing the development of human life before written records. 

Episodes

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49. Ritual and Violence in Africa

Thu, 07 May 2026
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48. Broad Spectrum Origins in Africa

Tue, 07 Apr 2026
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47. Last Glacial Maximum of Africa [Preview]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026
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46. Spread of the Late Stone Age

Sun, 08 Feb 2026
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45. Late Stone Age of Africa

Tue, 13 Jan 2026