Blazing the Trail

University of Sydney / Australian Museum / Break Thru Films

Discover what makes us human with Blazing the Trail, a five-episode podcast that takes you on an epic journey investigating our shared story of human evolution. From our earliest ancestors in Africa to the global spread of Homo sapiens, each episode dives into the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that have shaped our species.

This series interviews a range of internationally renowned archaeologists, paleo-anthropologists, linguists, and other specialists. Hosted by Dr. Amy Mosig Way from the University of Sydney and the Australian Museum, the podcast series highlights key milestones in our human journey such as the development of tools, mastering fire, the creation of language, and our capacity for migration and adaptation.

This series is a co-production between University of Sydney, Australian Museum, BreakThru Films, University of Liverpool, and University of Wroclaw.

Credits : Dr Amy Mosig Way (Host/Co-Writer) / Madeline Robinson (Co-Writer) / Hugh Welchman (Producer) / Peter Adams (Sound Editor) / Michal Jankowski (Sound Mixer) / Eric Wainaina (Music)

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Where can you listen?

Episodes

How many episodes are there of Blazing the Trail?

There are 5 episodes avaiable of Blazing the Trail.

What is Blazing the Trail about?

We have categorized Blazing the Trail as:

Science
Life Sciences
Natural Sciences

Where can you listen to Blazing the Trail?

Blazing the Trail is available, among others places, on:

Apple Podcasts
Podtail
Google Podcasts

When did Blazing the Trail start?

The first episode of Blazing the Trail that we have available was released 2 December 2024.

Who creates the podcast Blazing the Trail?

Blazing the Trail is produced and created by University of Sydney / Australian Museum / Break Thru Films.