Paleoanthropology Courses and Certifications

Evolution Soup

Return of the Toolmaker - Hands of Paranthropus

Discover groundbreaking Paranthropus boisei fossil discoveries revealing new insights into early hominin tool use and bipedalism through hand and foot analysis with paleoanthropologist Dr. Carrie Mongle.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

Were We Cannibals? Fact Vs Fiction - Examining Fossil Evidence

Explore the evidence of ancient cannibalism with Professor Michael Pante as he examines fossilized bone markings using advanced 3D scanning technology to distinguish between ritual practices and actual cannibalistic behavior among early human ancestors.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

What Really Happened to Peking Man? - The Discovery and Mysterious Disappearance

Delve into the fascinating mystery of Peking Man fossils with Professor Christopher Bae, exploring their discovery, significance in human evolution, and infamous disappearance in this comprehensive examination of East Asian paleoanthropology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

How Did Neanderthals Survive 100,000+ Years of Cold?

Uncover how Neanderthals survived 100,000+ years of Ice Age conditions through remarkable physical and technological adaptations with Professor Trenton Holliday.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

Shape of Erectus - The Gona Bone Puzzle

Explore groundbreaking digital reconstruction of the DAN5 skull fossil that reveals surprising new insights about Homo erectus evolution and morphology in Africa.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

The Balkan Hominin - A Forgotten Ancestor

Explore the mysterious Balkan hominin fossil discoveries with expert Dr. Mirjana Roksandic, examining cave finds that challenge our understanding of human evolution in Europe.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

Hidden Hominins - When Homo Met Australopithecus

Explore groundbreaking fossil discoveries at Ledi-Geraru, Ethiopia, revealing how Australopithecus and early Homo species coexisted, challenging linear human evolution theories.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geologists of Jackson Hole

Climate Change and Human Evolution

Discover how geology and geochemistry reveal connections between environmental changes and human evolution through fossil evidence and climate data analysis.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

DNA - Mammoths, Neanderthals, and Your Ancestors

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Explore ancient DNA's role in understanding human evolution, from mammoths to Neanderthals, with leading experts discussing genetic research, anthropology, and the implications for our ancestral history.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

Explore ancient diets, early farming, pastoralism, cultural landscapes, and human origins. Uncover how archaeologists reconstruct past identities and lifestyles through innovative methods and interdisciplinary approaches.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

University of the Witwatersrand

Exploring Our Humanity

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Explorer and paleoanthropologist Lee Berger is best known for his discoveries of Homo naledi and Australopithecus sediba, two human-like ancestors. Join him on this exploration as he explains the science behind these unprecedented findings.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

Explore human bipedalism mechanics, musculoskeletal adaptations, and evolutionary origins through interactive 3D fossil renditions and comparative animal locomotion studies.

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Human Evolution - Learning Playlist

Explore the fundamentals of Homo sapiens evolution, from early tool use and fire taming to Neanderthal encounters and ancient DNA, through engaging PBS Eons episodes.

• YouTube
• 5 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Living on the Edge - Neanderthals and Their Relatives in Central Asia

Explore recent discoveries about early human populations in Central Asia, including interactions between Neanderthals, Denisovans, and modern humans through DNA, archaeological, and morphological evidence.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

The Fascinating and Dangerous Places Scientists Aren't Exploring

Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi advocates for scientific exploration in unstable regions, highlighting potential discoveries in biodiverse areas like Yemen's Socotra island, and challenges the limitations of research in hostile territories.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk