Lucy and the Taung Child: A Century of Science

A century ago, a small skull discovered at a South African quarry challenged what we thought we knew about human origins. Fifty years later, the discovery of Lucy in Ethiopia further transformed our understanding of how we became human.

Join experts from Ethiopia, South Africa, and North America for a free online event that examines a hundred years of challenges and progress in paleoanthropology.

The speakers explore the historical context and lasting significance of the Lucy and Taung Child discoveries. They discuss what these fossils meant at the time and how they impacted the African scientific community. Looking to the future, they address the vital need for funding African scholars and strengthening African scientific collaboration.