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Podcast: The DemystifySci Podcast
Episode: Pivotal Moments in Pre-history - David Ian Howe, DSPod 197
Description: David Ian Howe is an archeologist who hosts the YouTube channel  @davidianhowe where he explores the role of canines in the evolution of humanity. He is also specializes in flint knapping, bushcraft, and understanding the roots of what makes us human.
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