Britain's First Homo Sapiens
The Ancients

Britain's First Homo Sapiens

B2Upper-intermediateNovember 5, 202653 min

What was it like to share Britain with Neanderthals and cave hyenas 40,000 years ago? Tristan Hughes ventures deep underground to Kents Cavern, a glittering labyrinth affectionately known as Britain’s first home. He's joined by archaeological scientist Dr. Helen Fewlass on a live, groundbreaking excavation. Together they discover how cutting-edge science and ancient stone tools are rewriting the story of the first Homo sapiens. MORE: Britain's First Dog Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Ice Age Britain: Finding the First Homo sapiens Li...

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Hello, I am currently in a cave. But not just any cave. Welcome to Kent's Cavern in Torquay, affectionately known as Britain's first home. Walking around here, geologically, it is extraordinary. This is a glittering underground labyrinth. I can see stalagmites pushing up with all their mites from the ground and stalactites

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