I saw a notice that archeologists with slight builds were required for this expedition because the spaces in the caves are so tight. So it's not a PR stunt.
I can hardly wait to see the Film that NOVA is doing. This will more than likely turn into a long term dig . The results will be exciting as we learn more about our ancestors, and the family tree.
From what I understand, they are not the ones who will be studying the finds, they specialize in caving. They are also small enough to fit down inside there. Apparently, it's too tight a squeeze for the scientists. The ladies set up cameras and filmed every inch of the cave and they take direction from the scientists as to what they should do when they're down there.
The Science Team are all highly qualified scientists (yes, skinny ones) who specialise in particular areas of palaeoanthropology. They are supported by a specialist caving team and also the Nat Geo camera crew. There is a student (also small build) who acted as a recorder. Here is the link to the bios of the advance science team for the Rising Star expedition www.wits.ac.za/files/ov1tk_128825001383741155.pdf Hope this helps.
"They had to have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in paleontology, archaeology or an associated field. They had to be experienced cavers. And they had to be able to fit through a 7-inch-wide (18-centimeter-wide) choke point in the passage leading to the chamber. Fifty-seven qualified researchers applied for the job. Six were chosen: Lindsay Eaves, Marina Elliott, Elen Feuerriegel, Alia Gurtov, Hannah Morris and Becca Peixotto." Yeah I think they were chosen for their abilities.
You guys will grow up to be weird like me, but it's ok. :D My dad hooked me on documentaries when I was just a toddler and now I'm...um ..old. haha Nothing wrong with having smarts ladies.
Keep watching we need more of our youth to get involved in the sinces. Who knows in 10 or 15 years after you get out of school maybe it will be you in front of the Nat Geo cameras showing us what you found. Good Luck
That is so cool, I always wanted to do that job as a kid. Great work ladies and gents!
remember Gauguin's painting where he wrote: "Who are we? Where did we come form? Where are we going? this is so fascinating.
Now THIS IS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC!
I saw a notice that archeologists with slight builds were required for this expedition because the spaces in the caves are so tight. So it's not a PR stunt.
I can hardly wait to see the Film that NOVA is doing. This will more than likely turn into a long term dig . The results will be exciting as we learn more about our ancestors, and the family tree.
i really do hope these brave ladies were chosen for their abilities as for the best people for the job at the time and not for some pr stunt
From what I understand, they are not the ones who will be studying the finds, they specialize in caving. They are also small enough to fit down inside there. Apparently, it's too tight a squeeze for the scientists. The ladies set up cameras and filmed every inch of the cave and they take direction from the scientists as to what they should do when they're down there.
deaconsmom2000
The Science Team are all highly qualified scientists (yes, skinny ones) who specialise in particular areas of palaeoanthropology. They are supported by a specialist caving team and also the Nat Geo camera crew. There is a student (also small build) who acted as a recorder.
Here is the link to the bios of the advance science team for the Rising Star expedition www.wits.ac.za/files/ov1tk_128825001383741155.pdf
Hope this helps.
Carol Feuerriegel
"They had to have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in paleontology, archaeology or an associated field. They had to be experienced cavers. And they had to be able to fit through a 7-inch-wide (18-centimeter-wide) choke point in the passage leading to the chamber. Fifty-seven qualified researchers applied for the job. Six were chosen: Lindsay Eaves, Marina Elliott, Elen Feuerriegel, Alia Gurtov, Hannah Morris and Becca Peixotto."
Yeah I think they were chosen for their abilities.
little did they know, god put them there to test their faith
I hope that was a joke :)
Nah, i'm just crazy
Ugh. Scientific chicks are so perfect.
Is it weird that I'm a 13 year old girl watching things on national geographic
No...I am 14 and have been doing this for a while, I don't know maybe we are weird.
You guys will grow up to be weird like me, but it's ok. :D My dad hooked me on documentaries when I was just a toddler and now I'm...um ..old. haha Nothing wrong with having smarts ladies.
Keep watching we need more of our youth to get involved in the sinces. Who knows in 10 or 15 years after you get out of school maybe it will be you in front of the Nat Geo cameras showing us what you found. Good Luck
So why do the most Advanced creatures (man) need body wigs and have nno wings?
Looks like a chocolate Snickers bar, fake
I like the cute girl...