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Blazing the Trail

by University of Sydney / Australian Museum / Break Thru Films

Discover what makes us human with Blazing the Trail, a five-episode podcast that takes you on an epic journey investigating our shared story of human evolution. From our earliest ancestors in Africa to the global spread of Homo sapiens, each episode dives into the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that have shaped our species.  This series interviews a range of internationally renowned archaeologists, paleo-anthropologists, linguists, and other specialists. Hosted by Dr. Amy Mosig Way from the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum, the podcast series highlights key milestones in our human journey such as the development of tools, mastering fire, the creation of language, and our capacity for migration and adaptation. This series is a co-production between University of Sydney, Australian Museum, BreakThru Films, University of Liverpool, and University of Wroclaw. Credits : Dr Amy Mosig Way (Host/Co-Writer) / Madeline Robinson (Co-Writer) / Hugh Welchman (Producer) / Peter Adams (Sound Editor) / Michal Jankowski (Sound Mixer) / Eric Wainaina (Music) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chart trend

Position in the Natural Sciences chart (US), last 90 days.

#35
all-time peak
7
days in the top 50 since Dec 2024

Latest episodes

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Out of Africa and Into the Unknown

In this episode of Blazing the Trail, host Dr. Amy Mosig Way explores the early migrations of Homo sapiens out of Africa with special guests Assoc. Prof. Patrick Faulkner

Dec 3 2024
25 min

Finding Our Voice

In this episode of Blazing the Trail, join host Dr. Amy Mosig Way and special guests Assoc. Prof. Mark Harvey, Prof. Maggie Tallerman, and Prof. Rob Mailhammer as they de

Dec 3 2024
26 min

Playing with Fire

In this episode of Blazing the Trail, host Dr. Amy Mosig Way is joined by Prof. John Gowlett, Prof. Polly Wiessner, and First Nations Gamilaraay man Wayne Brennan to expl

Dec 3 2024
23 min

We Weren't Alone!

In this episode of Blazing the Trail, host Dr. Amy Mosig Way explores the lives of our extinct human cousins, the Neanderthals and Denisovans, with special guests Dr. Reb

Dec 3 2024
43 min

Who are we? What it means to be human

In this first episode of Blazing the Trail, join host Dr. Amy Mosig-Way and special guests Dr. Emma Mbua, Prof. Chris Stringer, Dr. Kathryn Ranhorn, and Dr. Keneiloe Molo

Dec 2 2024
31 min

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#139 NEW Natural Sciences US

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