Were Neanderthals truly the primitive, dim-witted cousins we once imagined?
Explore the surprisingly complex lives of our extinct evolutionary relatives. This video examines the discovery of the first known Neanderthal fossils and investigates the enduring theories regarding what eventually happened to this ancient human species.
The scientific journey began in 1856, when quarry workers in Germany’s Neander Valley unearthed mysterious fossils. These remains, which included a femur and a skullcap, were eventually identified as belonging to an extinct species of human that was distinct from our own.
By revisiting the history of these findings, Bruce Hardy explores the complexities of Neanderthal life and the scientific debates surrounding their disappearance.
Source: The biggest myths about Neanderthals - Bruce Hardy
