Hobbit Peoples Skull

/ Africa, Asia and South Asia, Ancient History, History of Science, Live Reporting

Catch up on how historical geneticists are unveiling fascinating new discoveries about early human history ( example- new discussion about the so-called “Hobbit” peoples from the Indonesia area). _Who We Are and How We Got Here_ is a great read!

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