Join us for the second episode of Season Two of the PaleoPost Podcast! We Hope you enjoyed the last episode, and learn something new and exciting in this episode!

If you have any comments, concerns, or things you want to add, please let us know by commenting or emailing Seth at worldofpaleoanthropology@gmaill.com!

Summary:

Summary
New Australian Landmass Discovery
Seth and George discussed the potential of an AI tool that could summarize their discussions. They also touched on George's recent eye surgery and his recovery progress. The main focus of the meeting was a new archaeological discovery - a previously unknown landmass along the Australian coastline that was habitable around 27,000 to 30,000 years ago. This landmass, believed to be around 2,000 square kilometers, could have supported a population between 50,000 and 500,000 people. The discovery is yet to be fully explored and its implications are yet to be fully understood.

Discovery of Northern Australia Landmass and Climate Change Impacts

There was an initial issue with audio communication at the start of the meeting, but it was resolved later. The main topic of the discussion was the discovery of a large landmass in Northern Australia, estimated to be around 400,000 square kilometers. Seth and George compared this to the size of other known landmasses and lakes. The conversation also touched on the impact of climate change, with Seth pointing out that while climate change has always occurred, the current, anthropogenic driven change is accelerating the process. George brought up the concept of the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch marked by human impact on the planet. The conversation concluded with a comment about potentially missing the next ice age due to these accelerated changes.

Impact of Modern Humans on Archaeological Sites

George discussed the impact of modern humans on the earth, citing examples from archaeological sites. He highlighted the extensive anthropogenic activity that has covered most of the globe and how this has affected soil chemistry. George also shared insights from a project on the River Thames, where he found evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. He then shifted the conversation to a Spanish excavation of a site in Contabria called Lagama cave, which revealed a settlement site with over 4,000 fossils and flint tools. George pointed out the use of modern technology for the investigation, emphasizing the importance of digitizing archaeological data. However, he also acknowledged the limitations of this approach, particularly for sites with deep stratigraphy.

Bradshaw Foundation, Ice Highways, and Pre-Clovis Cultures

George and Seth discussed the Bradshaw Foundation's website, commending its resources on global rock art. They considered a potential collaboration with the foundation and agreed to provide a link in the description for interested viewers. The conversation also touched upon the importance of independent thinking and critical analysis in research. Seth emphasized the difference between doing and reading research. They then shifted their discussion to theories about the initial settlement of the Americas. Seth suggested the possibility of "ice highways" for migration, while George proposed the existence of a land bridge between Asia and America. George also mentioned pre-Clovis cultures in North America before 10,000 BC and a hypothesis about the Laurentide and Fennoscandian ice sheets 50,000 years ago. He stressed the need for further research on these topics.

Human Migration and Neanderthal Art Discussion
George and Seth discussed the archaeological evidence of human activity in the Americas dating back to 20,000 years ago. They discussed the possible routes humans took to get to the Americas, such as through China, Siberian Russia, and potentially across a bridge. They also highlighted the significance of curiosity in human migration. George then introduced a new story about Neanderthal occupat