Homo naledi
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Homo naledi has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Oct 2025).
Homo naledi is an extinct species of archaic human discovered in 2013 in the Rising Star Cave system, Gauteng province, South Africa, part of the Cradle of Humankind, dating back to the Middle Pleistocene 335,000–236,000 years ago. The excavation comprises 1,550 specimens of bone, representing 737 different skeletal elements, and at least 15 different individuals. Despite this exceptionally high number of specimens, their classification with other Homo species remains unclear.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Paleoanthropology |
Who talks about Homo naledi on podcasts?
Homo naledi came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
- Creation Story | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Oct 2025)
What is Homo naledi mentioned alongside?
Homo naledi is most often mentioned alongside Lula Miller, Attorney General and Neanderthal.
Mentioned together: Lula Miller, Attorney General, Neanderthal, Adam and Eve, Tacoma, Washington, immunity, Radiolab, Latif Nasser, Maria Paz Gutiérrez, Sarah Qari