人类演化简史

Various types of humans previously roamed the landscapes of Africa, Asia, and Europe, sometimes competing or cooperating in a struggle for survival, frequently to the point of extinction. As indicated by genetic, fossil, and archaeological data, we (Homo sapiens) are the lone survivors of a 7-million-year journey towards mankind. Palaeoanthropology (the study of human evolution through fossil and archaeological remains) enables us to answer questions like, "Who were these ancestors?" "What was their daily life like?" "Why did we survive while others perished? " Exploring these issues about our common past helps us appreciate modern life, variation, and diversity. This course will expose students to Palaeoanthropology to better comprehend the diverse variety of hominin species and societies that existed in the past. We will explore our lineages' evolutionary history, including technology, morphological variation, and geographic distribution, allowing students to consider their own physical traits and behaviors with this perspective.