Meeting your first ancestors who were apes would be like hanging out with the ultimate primal crew. Picture swinging through the trees, grooming each other's fur, and communicating with grunts and gestures. They'd be the OG squad of the animal kingdom, showing you the ropes of survival in the wild. You might even share some surprising similarities, like a love for bananas or a knack for mischief. It'd be like reconnecting with your wild side and getting a glimpse into where you came from. Credit:
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00:00Let's embark on a wild thought experiment.
00:05What if we could magically travel to all our ancestors in chronological order?
00:10Could we talk to them and actually form some connection?
00:14And just how far back can we go while still connecting with them?
00:18Well, let's see.
00:22Primates were the funky cousins of other mammals.
00:26Around 85 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period, they went their own way
00:31and became the first of their kind.
00:35Human evolution is very complicated, and we can't draw a distinctive line on where it
00:39started.
00:40But we're going to start with hominins.
00:44Hominins are a group of primates that include all the species leading up to Homo sapiens.
00:50So imagine you hopped in your super cool time machine and landed in the past, way back when
00:55hominins were chilling around.
00:57What would happen?
00:58First off, you'd spot these quirky creatures roaming around with their short hairy bodies,
01:04curious faces, and big eyes.
01:07They might look a bit different from you, but that's part of the fun.
01:12They were excellent climbers and incredibly curious about the outer world.
01:16They munched on fruits, nuts, and whatever they found in nature.
01:21And yes, surprisingly, humans aren't meat eaters by nature.
01:26Originally, we all were vegans.
01:29Of course, with them, you can forget about proper communication.
01:33But still, primates are incredibly smart.
01:37So a good old game of charades could do the trick.
01:40Mime your way into their hearts with friendly gestures, and they'll be thrilled to see a
01:44futuristic traveler like you.
01:47These hominins were curious beings, so they'd probably be very interested in you if you
01:52were friendly with them and gave them some food.
01:55Next, let's move on to Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
02:01Their period, the Stone Age, started about 2.6 million years ago.
02:08As you can guess, it was the time when we started using stone tools.
02:13The Stone Age lasted for roughly 3.4 million years and ended between 4,000 BCE and 2,000
02:21BCE.
02:22It ended with the beginning of metalworking.
02:25Homo habilis, or handyman, was like the MacGyvers of the Stone Age.
02:30These crafty creatures were the first to use stone tools.
02:35And Homo erectus was the upright man.
02:38They were a bit more recent.
02:40As their name suggests, they were the first to walk on two legs like us.
02:45They might have looked a bit different from modern humans, but still.
02:50So what were their lives like?
02:52Well, they still were true survivors.
02:55Homo erectus loved to explore and tinker with things.
03:00They made simple stone tools, like sharp rocks for cutting and scraping.
03:05They were basically the early inventors.
03:09Homo erectus was quite adventurous.
03:11They left Africa and traveled to far off lands, exploring new territories.
03:17They were the first ones to set foot in places like Asia and Europe.
03:22They lived in caves or simple shelters made of sticks and animal hides.
03:27And let's not forget their wild fashion sense.
03:30Animal skins and leaves were their trendy outfits.
03:35But don't think they just sat around all day.
03:38They were hunters and gatherers, seeking out delicious fruits, nuts, and even hunting animals.
03:45How would you communicate with them?
03:47Well, they used simple grunts, gestures, and body language to understand each other.
03:55So if you met Homo habilis and Homo erectus, you'd be in for a wild ride.
04:01You could show them some advanced technology to impress them and teach them some new cool
04:05tricks.
04:08Next on our list are Homo heidelbergensis and Neanderthals.
04:13Homo heidelbergensis was like the cool older cousin of Neanderthals and us.
04:18They lived around 800,000 to 200,000 years ago.
04:23Picture them as sturdy and strong, with big brains compared to their earlier relatives.
04:29They were expert toolmakers and loved exploring new places.
04:34The Neanderthals lived in Europe and Asia from 400,000 to 40,000 years ago.
04:40Neanderthals were super smart, and they had awesome adaptations to cold weather.
04:46With their thick, strong bodies and big noses, they could handle chilly winters like champs.
04:52Both Homo heidelbergensis and Neanderthals were skilled hunters and gatherers.
04:59They'd chase after mammoths and other big game with sharp spears they crafted themselves.
05:05But it wasn't all rough and tough.
05:07They knew how to have fun, too.
05:11Neanderthals made art and showed their emotions and connections with each other.
05:16With these folks, you could draw pictures in the dirt, dance around, and make gestures.
05:22They'd get the idea.
05:25And finally, we meet Homo sapiens.
05:29Picture this.
05:30You're waking up in a cave with your family, trying to keep warm by a flickering fire.
05:36The cave is pretty cozy, isn't it?
05:38But nope, no permanent homes here.
05:41You're part of a nomadic tribe, moving wherever the food is best.
05:45Hey, but at least you've got some nifty tools to survive.
05:50Grab your awesome handmade spear, crafted by watching others or maybe invented by your
05:55genius self.
05:57Time to go hunting mammoths.
05:59And if mammoths aren't cooperating, just gather nuts, berries, and bird eggs.
06:05Stone Age humans were real foodies.
06:08They made flour from oats and spiced things up with wild onions and mustard seeds.
06:14There were artists, too.
06:16Using minerals and bones, they created stunning images and even flutes for some musical entertainment
06:22around the campfire.
06:24You still can only talk in body language and facial expressions.
06:28But Homo sapiens were smarter than their ancestors, so you could even teach them basic gestures
06:34and their meaning, like hands up for mammoth and stuff.
06:39Maybe try doing a funky dance or a happy jig.
06:42That would get their attention for sure.
06:45But this wouldn't be the only way to communicate.
06:49Stone Age peeps loved drawing and making flutes, so you could totally join in on the creative
06:54fun.
06:56Show off your artistic skills with a drawing or two, or maybe even play some tunes.
07:01Don't worry, they would be impressed by your skills, even if you aren't that far away from
07:06them.
07:07But tools are definitely the way to their hearts.
07:10If you brought some handy gadgets or cool inventions from our time, they'd be super
07:15impressed.
07:16Just create some simple tool from the future that can make their lives easier, and they'll
07:21love you instantly.
07:23So while you might not be having deep philosophical debates with the Stone Age crew, you can still
07:29share some good times.
07:31Learning is the way to go.
07:33Besides, even though life was shorter back then, averaging around 30 years, it's still
07:38enough time to find a partner and have kids.
07:41Though, um, the dating pool might be a bit limited.
07:45So let's leave that topic for another time.
07:49Just hold on to that axe at night because, well, sometimes, our ancestors would eat each
07:55other and like to do some head-dumping battles.
07:58Yikes.
08:00Let's finish our journey with the Bronze Age, just for fun.
08:04This cool era lasted from around 3300 to around 1200 BCE, and guess what?
08:11They were all about that strong metal called bronze.
08:16It's the time when people got creative and started using bronze to make all sorts of
08:20cool things.
08:23Bronze is a combo of copper and tin, making it harder and more durable than anything else
08:28at the time.
08:31Awesome civilizations started popping up all over the place.
08:34They either made their own bronze by smelting copper and mixing it with tin, or traded for
08:39it with other places.
08:41So, as you step into this ancient era, you'll be amazed by the sight of bustling Bronze
08:47Age cities with majestic bronze gates, amazing markets, and grand temples dedicated to powerful
08:54gods.
08:57During the Bronze Age, we finally developed languages and writing.
09:01Mesopotamia and Egypt were leading the way with their fancy cuneiform and hieroglyphs,
09:06the earliest writing systems ever.
09:09They were basically the kings of calligraphy.
09:12Remember, the language might be a bit different.
09:15You'd be hearing unfamiliar words.
09:18But with these humans, you can at least use drawings, art, and many other things to communicate.
09:24Anyway, this is what meeting our ancestors would be like.
09:29What a wild journey through time.
09:32So, remember to cherish our past and appreciate the wonders of our modern world.
09:38Stay tuned!
09:39That's it for today.
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