More secrets of human ancestry emerge from South African caves: "Neo" skull of Homo naledi from the Lesedi Chamber. John Hawks/Wits UniversityAfrica’s richest fossil hominin site has revealed more of its treasure. It’s been a year and a half since scientists announced that a new hominin species, which they called Homo naledi, had been discovered in the Rising Star … [Read more...] about More secrets of human ancestry emerge from South African caves | The Conversation
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How the origin of the KhoiSan tells us that ‘race’ has no place in human ancestry | The Conversation
The annual 'Living Landscapes' procession is aimed at raising awareness of the Cedarberg's KhoiSan cultural heritage. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe ancient origins, anatomical, linguistic and genetic distinctiveness of southern African San and Khoikhoi people are matters of confusion and debate. They are variously described as the world’s first or oldest people; … [Read more...] about How the origin of the KhoiSan tells us that ‘race’ has no place in human ancestry | The Conversation
