Episode
Human Prehistory and How Societies Rise and Fall w/ Patrick Wyman / American Prestige
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- The Nation Podcasts
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 4097
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Summary
Historian Patrick Wyman returns to the show to talk about the deep history of human societies and how they can inform the current moment. They explore new ways of studying prehistory, the origins of agriculture, climate adaptation, the Clovis people, the long Neolithic, early farming societies, states and security, the Bronze Age collapse, and more. Listen to Patrick’s Past Lives podcast. And grab a copy of his new book Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World . Don’t forget the AP livestream, this Wednesday at 8pm ET on our YouTube channel . Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy