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Neanderthals were long dismissed as primitive brutes, a misconception rooted in early scientific bias and a persistent human desire to maintain a distinct, superior lineage. Recent archaeological findings, such as the excavations at Gorham’s Cave in Gibraltar, demonstrate that Neanderthals possessed complex symbolic ca...

Presenting This American Life: “The Daily”

22 May 2021

1h 2m

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Daily routines serve as essential anchors, providing structure, comfort, and meaning during periods of profound isolation or life-altering change. On a New York City block, residents maintain a nightly 7:00 p.m. noise ritual for healthcare workers, transforming a pandemic-era habit into a vital community safety net tha...