--- product_id: 45838413 title: "Almost Human: The Astonishing Tale of Homo naledi and the Discovery That Changed Our Human Story" price: "€ 42.58" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/45838413-almost-human-the-astonishing-tale-of-homo-naledi-and-discovery store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Almost Human: The Astonishing Tale of Homo naledi and the Discovery That Changed Our Human Story **Price:** € 42.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Almost Human: The Astonishing Tale of Homo naledi and the Discovery That Changed Our Human Story - **How much does it cost?** € 42.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/45838413-almost-human-the-astonishing-tale-of-homo-naledi-and-discovery) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This first-person narrative about an archaeological discovery is rewriting the story of human evolution. A story of defiance and determination by a controversial scientist, this is Lee Berger's own take on finding Homo naledi , an all-new species on the human family tree and one of the greatest discoveries of the 21st century. In 2013, Berger, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, caught wind of a cache of bones in a hard-to-reach underground cave in South Africa. He put out a call around the world for petite collaborators—men and women small and adventurous enough to be able to squeeze through 8-inch tunnels to reach a sunless cave 40 feet underground. With this team of "underground astronauts," Berger made the discovery of a lifetime: hundreds of prehistoric bones, including entire skeletons of at least 15 individuals, all perhaps two million years old. Their features combined those of known prehominids like Lucy, the famous Australopithecus , with those more human than anything ever before seen in prehistoric remains. Berger's team had discovered an all new species, and they called it Homo naledi . The cave quickly proved to be the richest primitive hominid site ever discovered, full of implications that shake the very foundation of how we define what makes us human. Did this species come before, during, or after the emergence of Homo sapiens on our evolutionary tree? How did the cave come to contain nothing but the remains of these individuals? Did they bury their dead? If so, they must have had a level of self-knowledge, including an awareness of death. And yet those are the very characteristics used to define what makes us human. Did an equally advanced species inhabit Earth with us, or before us? Berger does not hesitate to address all these questions. Berger is a charming and controversial figure, and some colleagues question his interpretation of this and other finds. But in these pages, this charismatic and visionary paleontologist counters their arguments and tells his personal story: a rich and readable narrative about science, exploration, and what it means to be human. Review: A new chapter in Paleoanthropology - I read all these books that have come out over the last 35 years since I earned a lowly bachelor's degree in Anthropology. All are interesting and help keep me filled in on new discoveries and new theories of human origins. This one offered something more, however; advances in the way things are being done. I was thrilled to read of the talented women recruited (and the novel means by which this happened) to carry out the initial excavation. I admit that the first part of the book, though interesting, seemed almost like an introductory textbook, in spite of the fabulous finds at the first cave site. But once the Dinaledi cave story got going, I was spellbound! Berger's effort to bring my field into the 21st century are vital. Had the opportunities he has helped to create been available sooner, not only would we know more about our origins, but many more good minds would be participating in that story. Too many promising anthropologists are forced to move on for lack of opportunity. The changes in process and access instituted by Berger and Hawk will bring much needed attention and funding to Paleoanthropology, as well as stimulate a host of new careers. This story is a win-win, for science and the public. Review: Informative and worthwhile - Even though Berger indulges in some self-congratulation throughout the story, it’s a pleasure to read his writing. Overall he paints a believable picture of the satisfaction of pushing back some of the curtains of the unknown, figuring out the best way to implement the scientific process in new contexts, and coordinating a modern-day dig. This lay person was impressed by his description of the many clues that can be gleaned from the context in which bones are found, their sizes and shapes, and their differences from previous finds. It’s fascinating how tiny is our window into the deep past, and how very deep that past is! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #136,376 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Biology of Fossils #24 in Physical Anthropology (Books) #1,885 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 927 Reviews | ## Images ![Almost Human: The Astonishing Tale of Homo naledi and the Discovery That Changed Our Human Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HREJBlzXL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A new chapter in Paleoanthropology *by D***G on January 19, 2018* I read all these books that have come out over the last 35 years since I earned a lowly bachelor's degree in Anthropology. All are interesting and help keep me filled in on new discoveries and new theories of human origins. This one offered something more, however; advances in the way things are being done. I was thrilled to read of the talented women recruited (and the novel means by which this happened) to carry out the initial excavation. I admit that the first part of the book, though interesting, seemed almost like an introductory textbook, in spite of the fabulous finds at the first cave site. But once the Dinaledi cave story got going, I was spellbound! Berger's effort to bring my field into the 21st century are vital. Had the opportunities he has helped to create been available sooner, not only would we know more about our origins, but many more good minds would be participating in that story. Too many promising anthropologists are forced to move on for lack of opportunity. The changes in process and access instituted by Berger and Hawk will bring much needed attention and funding to Paleoanthropology, as well as stimulate a host of new careers. This story is a win-win, for science and the public. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Informative and worthwhile *by A***. on August 29, 2023* Even though Berger indulges in some self-congratulation throughout the story, it’s a pleasure to read his writing. Overall he paints a believable picture of the satisfaction of pushing back some of the curtains of the unknown, figuring out the best way to implement the scientific process in new contexts, and coordinating a modern-day dig. This lay person was impressed by his description of the many clues that can be gleaned from the context in which bones are found, their sizes and shapes, and their differences from previous finds. It’s fascinating how tiny is our window into the deep past, and how very deep that past is! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fast Paced Look At The Discovery of Possible Human Ancestors *by A***E on January 11, 2019* This is a book about a pair of recent discoveries (with a hint at a third) of early ancestors (possibly) of modern humans. Since the discoveries were only made in the last few years, there is a lot more research needed before the findings become definite. This book walks you through the two discoveries as they are occurring and gives a modern day look at the workings of paleontologists and universities as they try discover some of our early history. This book also gives a good history of some of the more famous discoveries such as 'Lucy' and the Flores (hobbits). The author has met and/or worked with some of the more famous scientists working in the field right now. He is a strong believer is getting the information and the fossils available to as many people as possible so that everyone can see where we (may have) come from. The reason I only give the book 4 stars instead of 5 despite the great content is that I feel that in many places in the book, the author is being a little self-serving in trying to show himself as trying to change the system of paleontology while he is in the midst of making these discoveries. I do not believe that he should be trying to re-fight his political battles while telling the lay reader about the science and history of such discoveries. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about the history of the discoveries of our ancestors well at the same time, seeing some new discoveries being made. The book was an easy read with short chapters which allow you to take the information in small bites which helps to avoid being overwhelmed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/45838413-almost-human-the-astonishing-tale-of-homo-naledi-and-discovery](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/45838413-almost-human-the-astonishing-tale-of-homo-naledi-and-discovery) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*