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Apr 2021
35m 15s

The Handshake - Ella Al-Shamani

Pod Rowe Productions
About this episode
Ella Al-Shamani is one of the world's leading paleoanthropologists and evolutionary biologists. She is also explorer and stand-up comic. In this episode, you will hear the fascinating history of the handshake, how the popular greeting has evolved over time and some alternatives that have and are still used around the world. Ella also shares some of her experience working in hostile environments and conflict zones. It's a fascinating listen and may have you thinking twice before you go in for your next handshake. Hope you enjoy the episode.

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