Explore the intriguing question of how long ancient humans actually lived, delving into the fields of archaeology and paleodemography. This episode examines the evolutionary and cultural factors impacting human longevity, referencing studies on the grandparenting role, menopause, and life expectancy myths. Key sources include research on hunter-gatherer societies and insights from skeletal analysis. #history #ancienthumans #archaeology #paleodemography #humanevolution #longevity #hunter-gatherers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices