Seven Skeletons: The Evolution of the World's Most Famous Human Fossils

Over the last century, the search for human ancestors has spanned four continents and resulted in the discovery of hundreds of fossils. While most of these discoveries live quietly in museums, there are a few that have become world-renowned celebrity personas. In Seven Skeletons, historian of science Lydia Pyne explores how seven such famous fossils of our ancestors have the social cachet they enjoy today.



Drawing from archives, museums, and interviews, Pyne builds a cultural history for eac...