Whispers of the First Humans with Bianca Book, Archaeologist and Anthropologist #63

On this week’s episode, Bianca Book walks us through 1.9 million years of human history. As an archaeologist and anthropologist, Bianca has a special interest in southeastern archeology, food ways, and specializes in bioarchaeology (human remains).  In order to know how and why we function as a species and to have a clear view of where we’re going, your host believes it’s valuable to understand where we’ve been as a species. We hope this episode brings you a deep appreciation for humans as a whole.  It feels worth mentioning this episode feels extra special because not only is Bianca one of your host’s oldest friends, but she’s a long time listener of the show! So it felt like a real treat to have her join us.  Episode highlights:  The ancient history of our ancestors- Homo erectus, Homo sapiens, the Neanderthals, and Denisovans The evolution and adaption of certain physical characteristics according to our environment The mystery and various theories behind cave art and their possible connection with manifestation & shamanism indigenous rituals based around blood sacrifice, plant medicine (such as cacao), and purging If you would like to learn more from Bianca and connect with her, you can find her Instagrams below: ⁠biancamaltese⁠ ⁠food_origins_⁠ If you’d like to connect with Stephanie, whether it’s to chat about life or inquire about working with her, feel free to reach out through either of the following:  Instagram- ⁠@schoolofwhispers ⁠ ⁠@__steef___ ⁠ email- ⁠[email protected]⁠  If you would like to schedule an acupuncture appointment with Stephanie at Balance Point Acupuncture, you can either visit ⁠⁠www.balancepointacu.com⁠ ⁠or call 5610615-4535 to schedule your appointment today. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.