This is the story of Homo sapiens… us
Once upon a time we shared this planet with many species of human – it has been said that our world was a bit like Lord of the Rings. To start with we Homo sapiens weren’t that remarkable, our origins were in fact rather humble and yet somehow today we are the only ones left. But we didn’t just survive against all odds, we thrived, innovated and travelled like no other species of human - becoming the explorer species who built cities, iPhones and painted the Sistine Chapel. Our success was profound, but how on Earth did it happen and at what cost?
Ella Al-Shamahi started studying evolution as a creationist and so she interweaves her own story demonstrating the power of tribalism not just in the past, but also in the present. Expect a talk that draws on the latest discoveries, heart, humour and wild expedition stories.
Al-Shamahi is a National Geographic Explorer specialising in searching for fossils in Palaeolithic caves in politically unstable, hostile and disputed territories. She is the presenter of Human, a flagship BBC/PBS science series as well as other TV and radio shows. She is also author of a Times/Sunday Times book of the year The Handshake: A Gripping History.
'She is the best teacher you never had' ★★★★★ The Guardian
'Infectious enthusiasm' ★★★★ Financial Times
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Previously a bakery in the early 1900s, The Bakehouse Guesthouse provides modern accommodation with free WiFi in Maidenheads quiet residential area of St Marks..
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Sunny Cottage
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Apartment 27 Lea House
Apartment 27 Lea House offers accommodation in Maidenhead, 400 metres from Maidenhead Library. The unit is 400 metres from Maidenhead Magistrates Court, and guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site..
Queensgate Serviced Apartment
Set in Maidenhead, Queensgate Serviced Apartment is 400 metres from Maidenhead Library. Maidenhead Magistrates Court is 400 metres from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
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