The 6 Biggest Lies Science Told You About Neanderthals

Neanderthals weren't the dumb cavemen you think they were. And in this animated video we go debunk 6 common Neanderthals misconceptions. While also learning new things along the way.

In this video, we bust 6 of the biggest myths about Neanderthals and along the way, uncover just how complex, intelligent, and human these ancient relatives really were. Packed with paleontology facts that might just change how you see them forever.

Myths busted in this video:
0:00 - Neanderthals were dumb
01:48 - Hunched-over cavemen
03:11 - No creativity or culture
05:13 - Humans wiped them out
06:29 - They're completely extinct
08:16 - The other humans

Spoiler: their DNA might still be running through your veins right now.

Paleo Art Credits:
Zdeněk Burian
Rudolf Hima - Neanderthals Hunting The Hippo Hexaprotodon
Emmanuel Roudier - Reconstruction of the child's burial by Neandertals at La Ferrassie
Michael Hampshire. - Cahokia as it may have appeared c. 1150 ce
Maara - Homo Naledi
Lars Grant-West - Homo Floresiensis
Peter Schouten - Homo Floresiensis 2
Cheng-Han Sun - Denisovan (top right)
Mayaan Harel - Denisovan (bottom left)

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Дата на публикация: 27 юли, 2026
Категория: Наука и технология
Ключови думи: You The Biggest about Lies told science Neanderthals