East Asia in Prehistory

<p>Hominins have lived in East Asia - what's now China, Korea, and Japan - for millions of years, at least as far back as <em>Homo erectus</em> if not further. And as the glaciers began to recede for the last time after 20,000 years ago, people in this part of the world developed humanity's first pottery, rice-farming, and complex societies of incredible diversity and resilience.</p><p>If you'd like to see visuals of some of what we've discussed here, check out the <a href="http://patrickwyman.substack.com/p/east-asia-in-prehistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">accompanying Substack post</a>.</p><p>Listen to new episodes 1 week early, to exclusive seasons 1 and 2, and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App <a href="https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wondery.app.link/tidesofhistory</a>.</p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><strong>Theragun</strong> - Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://theragun.com/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theragun.com/<strong>TIDES</strong></a> RIGHT NOW and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY.</p><p><strong>Indeed</strong> - Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at <a href="http://indeed.com/TIDES" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">indeed.com/TIDES</a>. This is their&nbsp;BEST offer available ANYWHERE.</p><p><strong>PlushCare</strong> - Make your appointment today!&nbsp;Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://plushcare.com/tides" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">plushcare.com/tides</a><strong>.</strong></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>