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The Revolutionary Impact of Agriculture and Domestication of Cattle
21:46 - 26:46 (04:59)
Agriculture was a means for tribes to conquer other tribes and assert authority in society. The domestication of cattle created a revolution and led to certain societies even abandoning the use of the wheel.
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Earth's climate reportedly changed about 10,500 years ago leading to improved human selection.
21:46 - 23:39 (01:52)
Summary
Earth's climate reportedly changed about 10,500 years ago leading to improved human selection. The change influenced the practice of keeping cattle and improved the livelihood of some beneficial individuals.
ChapterThe Revolutionary Impact of Agriculture and Domestication of Cattle
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The birth of agriculture created a revolution that enabled societies to conquer other tribes and assert authority.
23:39 - 25:52 (02:13)
Summary
The birth of agriculture created a revolution that enabled societies to conquer other tribes and assert authority. Some even stopped using the wheel because they no longer needed it.
ChapterThe Revolutionary Impact of Agriculture and Domestication of Cattle
EpisodeSelects: How Animal Domestication Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses the origins of domesticated animals around the world, ranging from wild tarpon horses in Ukraine, donkeys in Egypt, llamas and alpacas in South America and even guinea pigs that were primarily bred for meat in the Andes.
25:52 - 26:46 (00:53)
Summary
The podcast discusses the origins of domesticated animals around the world, ranging from wild tarpon horses in Ukraine, donkeys in Egypt, llamas and alpacas in South America and even guinea pigs that were primarily bred for meat in the Andes.