The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

Simon Conway Morris: The History in our Bones

Palaeontologist Simon Conway Morris delivers five lectures on the important role fossils and bones play in helping us understand the past. In this set of engaging lectures and demonstrations, learn how fossils' markings have helped humans piece together the history of the planet.

Where to Watch The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures • Simon Conway Morris: The History in our Bones

5 Episodes

  • Staring Into The Abyss
    E1
    Staring Into The AbyssFossils and evolution are themes covered by this series of science lectures, showing over the next five days. which are intended to be of particular interest to children. Professor Simon Conway Morris guides his audience through billions of years of fossil history.
  • The Fossils Come Alive
    E2
    The Fossils Come AliveProfessor Simon Conway Morris reveals how inert records such as fossil bacteria, gut contents and footprints can bring ancient times to life.
  • The Great Dyings: Life After Death
    E3
    The Great Dyings: Life After DeathProfessor Simon Conway Morris relates the turbulent history of life on Earth.
  • Innovations And Novelty
    E4
    Innovations And NoveltyProfessor Simon Conway Morris uses fossil evidence to demonstrate some of the laws governing evolution.
  • Feet On The Ground, Head In The Stars: The History Of Man
    E5
    Feet On The Ground, Head In The Stars: The History Of ManIn the final lecture, Professor Simon Conway Morris traces human evolution.

 

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