The Rise Of Humanity

Trace the origins of the human species from the emergence of proto-humans 2.5 million years ago to the rise of Homo sapi... (more)

Trace the origins of the human species from the emergence of proto-humans 2.5 million years ago to the rise of Homo sapiens from about 200,000 years ago. Professor Benjamin offers perspectives from biology, anthropology, archeology, and linguistics to show what makes the human species unique - and why we have been able to flourish. (less)