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← The Ancients

Britain's First Homo Sapiens

November 5, 2026·53m

What was it like to share Britain with Neanderthals and cave hyenas 40,000 years ago? Tristan Hughes ventures deep underground to Kents Cavern, a glittering labyrinth affectionately known as Britain’s first home. He's joined by archaeological scientist Dr. Helen Fewlass on a live, groundbreaking excavation. Together they discover how cutting-edge science and ancient stone tools are rewriting the story of the first Homo sapiens. MORE: Britain's First Dog Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Ice Age Britain: Finding the First Homo sapiens Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Presented by Tristan Hughes. Edited by Aidan Lonergan. Produced by Joseph Knight. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. All music courtesy of Epidemic Sounds The Ancients is a History Hit podcast. History Hit is part of Little Dot Studios, a Certified B Corp™ Want even MORE Ancients?