The Denisovans

by Captivating History

Discover the A Lost Human Species Still in Our DNAIn 2008, scientists found evidence of a new ancient human species—the Denisovans. While they lived at the same time as the Neanderthals, the Denisovans were different in surprising ways. The most amazing part? They left traces of their DNA in us.

This book takes you on an exciting journey into the past to uncover the story of the Denisovans. Hidden deep in the Denisova Cave in Siberia, their remains went unnoticed for centuries. But when scientists discovered them, it changed what we knew about human history.

Here’s What You’ll How the Denisovans were The story of the surprising discovery of Denisovan bones in a Siberian cave.Proving a new See how scientists used DNA to confirm Denisovans were not Neanderthals or Homo sapiens but a unique species.The Denisovan family Learn how Denisovans fit into human evolution and who their ancestors were.What Denisovan life was Explore what scientists know about their biology, culture, and how they lived.How they mixed with Neanderthals and Find out how Denisovans interacted with both Neanderthals and early Homo sapiens.The Denisovan Discover how Denisovan DNA still affects certain human populations today.And so much more!
This book tells the Denisovan story in a way that’s easy to understand, showing how their discovery changed our view of human history forever. If you’re curious about our ancient ancestors and what’s hidden in our DNA, this is the book for you.

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Genres: History

78 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2024

Reviews

[Fred Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

"WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE GOT HERE"

The Denisovans: A Captivating Guide to the Extinct Cousins of Neanderthals Who Lived Across Asia during the Paleolithic Period (Exploring the Past) by Captivating History gives us a slight look into who and what we are today as Modern Humans.

In Denisovan Cave in Siberian Altar Mountains, which Denisovan remains were discovered 1970s dating the discovered remains back to 300,000 years ago. In 2008 and 2010, it was confirmed that they had discovered a new and separate human species through DNA. The surprising thing was that both Neanderthals and Modern Humans carry Denisovan DNA, adding to our genetic traits, making what Neanderthals were and what today's humans are.

Today's humans carry both Denisovan DNA Neanderthals DNA, making Homo Sapiens a mixed of both, proving that the three species not only lived together but interbread between species. The site at the Denisovan Cave showed that all three species had at one time or another lived in the cave. There is no proof that the Denisovans and Neanderthals were any less intelligent or sophisticated than Homo Sapiens, and the tools, jewelry, and food preparation appear to be along the same between species.

This all proves that anthropology and the history of our species is on-going experience. Until we have dug up every possible dig site (including my back yard) we still have a lot to learn. We might even find additional species that are just waiting to be found just a few feet below the ground we are currently walking on.

[John Fetzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

An overview of this recently discovered predecessor to homo sapiens. - discovery, relationship to other homo species, and modern genetic vestiges.

[Patty Walker · Rating 1 out of 5]

Anything but captivating. Credible facts as extinct as the Denisovans themselves.

This book repeatedly refers to different studies but does not cite the studies in any way. Hence, neither the existence or credibility of said studies can be validated by the reader. All sorts of speculations and differing points of view (again without citations) are offered without conclusions. The material is not presented in any sort of empirically understandable way. I can not recommend this book to anyone. Neither a novice to this subject and certainly not an expert would benefit from reading it.

[Grinning Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ll be honest: I had never even heard of the Denisovans or the Denisova cave before I saw this book. It’s Captivating History, though, and their books are always good, so I figured I’d give it a try. The story of the Denisovans, contemporaries of the Neanderthal, is still being discovered. But Captivating History presents what is so far known. The book is an interesting and well-organized overview of the subject. I found it easy to read and entertaining.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sierra Serinese · Rating 5 out of 5]

well done updated

Well written updated with recent scientific data. Reads logically and intellectually while making it a good story. I hope they keep going as more discoveries are made.

[Provere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely interesting topic that I did not know much about. Author relates much information from a variety of sources. However, I found extensive detailing of the sources in the text to be a bit much and somewhat repetitive. Still a good read.

[Debbie Benson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I liked learning about the human history given in this book with many unknown to me information.

[Mozelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great DNA information

I enjoyed reading it, but it's very technical! Data on research going on from the 1990's until now on DNA and homo sapiens make up! Exciting information!

[Xerxia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little bit dry, but such a cool subject. Loved it.