About this episode

This episode covers recent archaeological news including discoveries related to prehistoric burials, Neanderthal genetics, ancient DNA, and a Maya city.

News items read by Laura Kennedy include: Possible all-female prehistoric burial deep in a South African cave system ( details ) ( details ) New study shows Neanderthals were genetically diverse prior to extinction ( details ) ( details ) First identification of ancient human DNA on cave walls ( details ) ( details ) Researchers find incredible Maya city with pyramid and stelae ( details )

People in this episode

Host: Laura Kennedy

Topics covered

• archaeology
• prehistoric burial
• Neanderthals
• ancient DNA
• Maya civilization

Keywords

• prehistoric burial
• Neanderthals
• ancient DNA
• Maya city
• archaeological news

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South African cave system, Maya city

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