SO
Shanidar One
PlaceHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Oct 2026
Shanidar 1 is a Neanderthal skeleton from Shanidar Cave in Iraq, notable for evidence of severe injuries and long-term survival with community support.
Episodes
1
across 1 show
First heard
Oct 2026
Expert statements
2
2 positive
Episodes per month
Public PodLume episodes featuring it, over the last year.
1
Show the data
| Month | Episodes |
|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 1 |
What experts have said about Shanidar One
2 statements · 2 positive
Shanidar 1’s survival indicates Neanderthals provided social support to disabled individuals.
“the skull aged to... Pretty old age for a Neanderthal, which indicates that that was only possible if they had a social support group around them”
Open the episode · #2562 - Dan McClellanListen at 1:11:41
Shanidar 1 suggests Neanderthal society cared for vulnerable members.
“I think it shows that this was someone who grew up in a society that was like, we'll take care of you.”
Open the episode · #2562 - Dan McClellanListen at 1:13:00
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.
Episodes
1 episode featuring Shanidar One, newest first
