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Did our ability to digest alcohol first emerge at the dawn of civilization or millions of years earlier?

  • Added: Mar 04, 2013
  • Length: 01:00
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The discovery of ancient wooden wells in Germany reveals that Neolithic woodworking was more sophisticated than previously believed.

  • Added: Jan 05, 2013
  • Length: 01:00
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The Twa people of Uganda climb trees with ease. A new study suggests that the trait may be the result of practical necessity.

  • Added: Jan 05, 2013
  • Length: 01:00
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Climate change may have unraveled the sophisticated Maya empire.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2012
  • Length: 01:00
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Sophisticated computer imaging may help decode the world’s oldest un-deciphered written language.

  • Added: Nov 16, 2012
  • Length: 01:00
Caption: Half a placenta being prepared for steaming, the first step in preparation, Credit: Jeff Emtman
A first-hand account of preparing human placenta for a new mother's consumption. Discussion with a medical anthropologist studying human placentop...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2012
  • Length: 09:36
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Listen back as KUT’s Rebecca McInroy talks about what it means to be “American” with UT Anthropology Professor John Hartigan, The Department Chair ...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2012
  • Length: 01:01:51
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A detective story about the infamous Piltdown Man hoax.

Bought by KRUA, Spokane Public Radio, KMUN, KWMR-FM, KKRN and more


  • Added: Oct 29, 2012
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 9
Caption: Joseph Tainter, Credit: Eleanor Davis, www.doing-fine.com
Dr. Joseph Tainter is an anthropologist and historian who has studied collapse in numerous ancient civilizations and penned The Collapse of Complex...

  • Added: Aug 11, 2012
  • Length: 40:50
Caption: Olympics for the Rest of Us, Credit: Seth Shostak
It’s easy to praise the extraordinary abilities of the athletes. Let’s celebrate the extreme averageness of the rest of us. From beer bellies to...

Bought by WRIR, WRST-FM Oshkosh, KHEN-LP, KVSC, and KREV-LP


  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
  • Length: 54:01
  • Purchases: 5
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Christopher Boehm discussed our moral origins.

Bought by WRNC-LP and KMXT


  • Added: May 30, 2012
  • Length: 30:45
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Early Adapters, Credit: Seth Shostak
How Homo sapiens can wield technology to adapt to the onslaught of climate change, a growing population, and the blitz of hi-tech.

Bought by WRST-FM Oshkosh and KREV-LP


  • Added: Apr 23, 2012
  • Length: 54:02
  • Purchases: 2
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When Jack Beck and Wendy Welch decided to move to the small mountain town of Big Stone Gap, they hadn’t planned on opening a used bookstore.

  • Added: Apr 09, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Scott Wallace discussed the unconquered tribes of the Amazon.

Bought by KMXT


  • Added: Mar 28, 2012
  • Length: 23:47
  • Purchases: 1
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Is autism a disability...or an evolutionary adaptation?

Bought by KUT, KKRN, KUOW, KMUN, Nevada Public Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 02, 2012
  • Length: 01:57:58
  • Purchases: 7
Caption: Into the Unknown, Credit: Seth Shostak
From voyages to the bottom of the sea, to the edges of space: join us on treks of modern exploration.

Bought by WRIR


  • Added: Aug 29, 2011
  • Length: 54:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Discovering cultural attitudes about race and class--through burial practices.

Bought by New Hampshire Public Radio


  • Added: Jun 20, 2011
  • Length: 02:12
  • Purchases: 1
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People once buried their dead in small family plots. Now we can have our ashes turned into diamonds--or shot into space. What do our burial practic...

  • Added: Jun 20, 2011
  • Length: 29:00
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Join us for a fascinating discussion with anthropologist Dr. Ellen Basso. She has spent many years living with, studying and writing about the Kala...

Bought by KUT


  • Added: Oct 21, 2010
  • Length: 28:11
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Cedarbark Rice Bag
In this feature, Anthropologist Dr. Matthew Boyd of Thunder Bay, Ontario talks about his latest research, which uncovered evidence that Native peo...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2010
  • Length: 17:22
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Insects and the world we humans share with them is the topic of this edition of Radio Curious. Our guest is anthropologist Hugh Raffles, the author...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2010
  • Length: 29:23
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Helen Fisher discussed the science of love and attraction.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 31:02
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in which we hear the incredible (and incredibly sad) tale of Minik Wallace, an inuit boy who, at the age of seven, was taken to Manhattan to be stu...

Bought by KCRW, Public Radio Remix, KUT, KFAI, WILL and more


  • Added: Dec 11, 2009
  • Length: 05:53
  • Purchases: 6
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Daniel Everett discussed linguistics, the Piraha, and religion in Don't Sleep There are Snakes.

  • Added: Dec 09, 2009
  • Length: 30:19
Caption: Groks Science Radio Show
Prof. Richard Wrangham discussed Catching Fire.

  • Added: Jul 14, 2009
  • Length: 29:49