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Ep 1 The People of Prehistoric Instagram
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13 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2020
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Podcast episode
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In this inaugural episode of Tiny Victories, Annabelle falls down a paleo archeological rabbit hole, and comes out with a glimmer of hope for the continuance of our species.Lascaux Animal Painting; Photo by Prof saxxIt all started when Annabelle read an article by Barbara Ehrenreich in The Baffler entitled The Humanoid Stain: Art lessons from our cave-dwelling ancestors. There are lots of theories on the meanings or purpose of these ancient Instagram accounts (read: cave paintings), but the one Ehrenreich advances is the one that made Annabelle forget about–Nope. Doesn’t matter. What matters is that Annabelle’s faith in humanity was restored, albeit briefly, by what our ancestors drew in caves some 12,000 – 17,000 years ago.Hands at the Cuevas de las Manos upon Río Pinturas, near the town of Perito Moreno in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina.Could these paintings be menus? The works of prehistoric influencers? And what’s with all the handprints?To find out, you gotta get tiny!Call the Tiny Victories Hotline: (323) 285-1675Do YOU have a tiny victory to share? We want folks to share their tiny victories on our hotline because, frankly, we’ll assume we’re just talking into the void every week and nothing matters. Prove us wrong. Did you finally do that thing you were putting off? Tiny victory! Reconnect with someone you haven’t been in touch with for ages? Victory! We only ask that you try to keep messages to under a minute so we’re able to play it on the show.If you prefer, you can record a tiny victory on your phone and then email us the audio.Email: TinyVictories@maximumfun.orgHOW TO @ USTwitter@GetTinyPod@LAGurwitch@ImLauraHouse@Swish (producer Laura Swisher)Instagram@GetTinyPod
Released:
Oct 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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