Dr Greger Larson Returns

About this episode

Dr Greger Larson discusses the discovery of ancient dog remains in Britain, revealing early human-dog cohabitation.

We’re joined by Dr Greger Larson of Oxford University who specialises in studying Ancient DNA, discussing the remains of a jawbone, which proved that dogs were living with humans in Britain almost 15,000 years ago. As a landmark find with DNA confirming its identity as not being a wolf, it proves that humans and dogs were co-habiting more than 5,000 years earlier than previously thought. At a time before humans had become farmers, these dogs clearly played a big part in these human communities, with proof they were even buried beside their people - man’s best friend. For more about Antinol and Naturaw, including A Dog's Life discounts you can use, go to the 'Anna Recommends' page at annawebb.co.uk Music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Cover art by Jaijo Cover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff Pawtraits

People in this episode

Hosts: Anna Webb, Mike Hanson

Guest: Dr Greger Larson

Topics covered

• ancient DNA
• dogs
• human-animal relationships
• archaeology
• history
• pets
• cohabitation

Keywords

• ancient DNA
• dogs
• Britain
• archaeology
• human communities
• cohabitation
• 15,000 years
• burial
• pets
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxford University

Products: Antinol, Naturaw

Places: Britain

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