Jasmine is an anthropologist and conservationist with a passion for increasing public accessibility to the social sciences and conservation through her writing. She holds a MSc with Distinction in Primate Conservation and holds a First Class BSc in Biological Anthropology, both from Oxford Brookes University.
Education
MSc Primate Conservation — Oxford Brookes University, 2024
BSc Biological Anthropology — Oxford Brookes University, 2022
Areas of Expertise
10 of the Most Significant Neanderthal Discoveries
Since the species was first described in the 19th century, archaeologists have uncovered new findings that have altered our perception of our closest extinct relatives.
What Happened to the Denisovans, the Enigmatic Humans Who Vanished?
Discovered only 15 years ago from a fingerbone, the Denisovans quickly became one of our most mysterious extinct relatives.
California’s Incredible Chumash Painted Cave and Its Vibrant Pictographs
Chumash Painted Cave in California serves as a time capsule for Native American cultural traditions with colorful images painted by Chumash shamans.
7 Giant Animals That Were Lost in the Late Pleistocene Extinctions
From beavers as big as bears to elephant-sized sloths, our ancestors once lived alongside enormous mammals, known as megafauna, which are now extinct.
What Happened to the Neanderthals?
Around 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals vanished from Europe and Asia while Homo sapiens moved in. What role did we have in their disappearance?
The Origins of Agriculture: How We Domesticated Crops and Livestock
Nearly 12,000 years ago our species, Homo sapiens, changed the way we interacted with plants and animals, leaving lasting effects on humanity.
Lascaux Cave Paintings: Secrets of Prehistoric Art
Archaeologists have been unraveling the truth behind the mysterious artwork of Lascaux Cave, exploring the lives of our ancestors almost 20,000 years ago.
5 Discoveries That Made Archaeologists Question the Origins of Art
From handprinted walls to intricate sculptures, archaeologists step into the role of art critic to determine when creativity became art.