Category: Human Origins
Smithsonian’s Racist Brain Collection Exposed by Washington Post
These human specimens were collected in large part to dramatize how non-white peoples were supposedly lower on the evolutionary ladder than whites.
Asking Questions Demonstrates Human Exceptionalism
This human trait of question-asking begins almost as soon as we learn to talk. Young children can confound their parents with their rapid-fire questions.
Fossil Friday: Another Prediction Vindicated
The virtual ink for my article had hardly dried when a story about a new discovery hit the news.
A Guide to Understanding Contemporary Models of Human Origins
Are there ways to reconcile the latest scientific evidence with traditional theological views?
Our Ancestors Are Evolving, Just to Keep Up!
Negative biases about our forebears have long been part of science, education, and popular culture. Why?