Uncovering humanity's origins - Louise Leakey

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/digging-for-humanity-s-origins-louise-leakeyLouise Leakey asks, "Who are we?" The question takes her to the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa, where she digs for the evolutionary origins of humankind -- and suggests a stunning new vision of our competing ancestors.Talk by Louise Leakey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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