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483. The Mysterious Case of the Ape Man artwork
The Rest Is HistoryAug 11, 2024
483. The Mysterious Case of the Ape Man
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“Woodward describes a moment in his brilliantly titled book, The Earliest Englishman, where he observes workmen uncovering bone fragments, leading to questions about Piltdown Man.”

Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Piltdown Man discovery
For: Historians and archaeology enthusiasts
Key quote: “there's something very weird about this heavy blade of bone, which Woodward himself in his book points out, which is that it looks exactly like a cricket bat.”
The host mentions 'The Earliest Englishman' to highlight the significant role of Woodward in the Piltdown Man discovery and to question the authenticity of the findings. The book's title and content serve as a backdrop for discussing the peculiarities surrounding the fossil's discovery and its implications.