Through a first encounter between a Neanderthal woman and the Modern Human she called Traveler, to the emergence and destruction of the world's first cities, Rob Swigart discusses his book “Mixed Harvest: Stories From the Human Past” that tells the tale of the Sedentary Divide, the most significant event since modern humans emerged. More: http://www.robswigart.com/

Featured music is "I Made Fire" by the Tall Men Group.

This interview was part of Day 3 of Big Blend Radio's "History, Heritage & Culture" Festival. You can hear the whole show here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/big-blend-radio/2020/08/26/big-blend-radio-war-dogs-harpers-ferry-and-the-human-past