The Toba Catastrophe: Near-Extinction 74,000 Years Ago

Examines the Toba supervolcano eruption and the genetic bottleneck hypothesis — did humanity nearly go extinct, leaving as few as 10,000 survivors? Discuss

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Examines the Toba supervolcano eruption and the genetic bottleneck hypothesis — did humanity nearly go extinct, leaving as few as 10,000 survivors? Discusses implications for understanding how civilizations can be erased.

This episode from Deep Time Podcast features discussion of ancient civilizations, archaeological evidence, and competing theories about humanity's past. Running approximately 53 minutes, this conversation covers key research findings and perspectives from experts in the field. Explore related episodes, connected archaeological sites, and the theories discussed in this podcast.