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Join Professor Christopher Bae, Director of the Center for Korean Studies at the University of Hawaii, for a fascinating one-hour video exploring the famous and contentious tale of Peking Man. Delve into the discovery and mysterious disappearance of these significant hominid fossils that changed our understanding of human evolution in East Asia. Learn about the "dragon bones" that led to the discovery, meet the key researchers involved, explore the Peking Man excavation site, and understand the significance of Homo erectus in human evolutionary history. The video covers the puzzling disappearance of the fossils during World War II and examines ongoing research efforts. Professor Bae, an expert in East Asian paleoanthropology, also discusses his reactions to Homo juluensis discoveries and previews his upcoming research projects. The presentation features special artwork by paleo artist Ettore Mazza and includes a comprehensive timeline of this remarkable scientific mystery.
