In this episode of A Life in Ruins, Connor, Carlton, and David discuss the new Homo naledi findings in South Africa, and their implications on modern anthropology.
After discussing the articles a bit in depth, they quickly segway to other burial practices and hominid behaviors.
The episode ends with personal, cultural experiences around death and funerals.
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