EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 9 MIN
A Short History of the World Chapter 8 - The Age of Mammals
from The H. G. Wells Library · host H. G. Wells
In which the earth’s surface is transformed by dramatic upheavals and volcanic outpourings, heralding an age where mammals emerge to populate newly formed continents and pastures, distinguished from their reptilian predecessors by a novel social and mental complexity. The gradual increase in brain capacity among mammals fosters social bonds, teaching, and mutual care, signalling the dawn of intricate communities that foreshadow human society amidst the evolving tapestry of life.
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In which the earth’s surface is transformed by dramatic upheavals and volcanic outpourings, heralding an age where mammals emerge to populate newly formed continents and pastures, distinguished from their reptilian predecessors by a novel social and mental complexity. The gradual increase in brain capacity among mammals fosters social bonds, teaching, and mutual care, signalling the dawn of intricate communities that foreshadow human society amidst the evolving tapestry of life.
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