2nd December 2025
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The discovery of Peking Man in China reshaped our understanding of human evolution. This episode covers the 1920s excavations at Zhoukoudian, the fossil finds of Homo erectus, the scientists behind the breakthrough, and the mystery of the fossils’ disappearance during World War II. A full look at why Peking Man remains one of the most important archaeological discoveries in history.
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