This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. We now know that Homo sapiens and Neanderthals shared the earth for at least part of our history but what does that really mean?
In this talk Melanie Chang begins to piece together the evolving story of our own evolution.

Worldwide anthropology expert at the University of Victoria and Portland State University who focuses on Neanderthals.

http://www.pdx.edu/profile/drmelanie...

TEDxVictoria takes place each year in Victoria, BC, Canada, and is Vancouver Island's largest TEDx event. This year marked the fourth year of the event, which saw more than 700 people gather at the centuryold McPherson Playhouse for a full day of Ideas Worth Spreading based around the theme of Pursuit of Knowledge.

www.tedxvictoria.com

About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, selforganized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, selforganized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are selforganized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)