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146,000 Years Ago
Homo longi: Rewriting Human Migration Narratives
Ancient Humans
Homo longi reveals that human evolution in eastern Asia was regionally complex, braided, and far less linear than once imagined.
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
Quote
If evolution is true, why haven’t humans evolved in 50,000 years?
- We did and are!
- Arguing from ignorance is a fallacy. Leave it to the experts!
False Equivalence
Humans have evolved in the last 50,000 years, just not into a new “species.”
Ancient Humans
FAQ
When were toothpicks invented?
Stone Age History
Fossil evidence shows that Homo habilis, living over 2 million years ago, used small sticks or similar objects to clean their teeth, leaving characteristic grooves.
Ancient Humans
FAQ