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590 Million Years Ago (± 10 million)
Bilaterian Split: The Origin of Agency
Animal Evolution
Agency and directional action with intent.
The animal evolution of the bilaterian body plan is directionality, which gave us agency.
Ancient Humans
Story
“Light will be thrown on the origin of man and his history.”
- Charles Darwin
- 1859
Ancient Humans
In one brief line in 1859, Darwin moved human origins inside science. His quote signaled that our species should be studied as part of nature.
Ancient Humans
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Were neanderthals artistic?
Ancient Humans
Yes. Deep into prehistory, Neanderthals were artistic, revealing intelligence comparable to our own.
Ancient Humans
FAQ
Is Homo affinis erectus a direct human ancestor?
Ancient Humans
A new fossil can be exciting without being decisive. Right now, H. aff. erectus is best understood as an early European hominin with erectus-like traits, not yet a confirmed direct ancestor of us.
Ancient Humans
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