Contesting a legendary legacy: A century of reflection on Raymond Dart and the Taung skull

In 1925, Raymond Dart published his description of the Taung Child skull, which he named Australopithecus africanus, thereby making a pivotal contribution to the field of palaeoanthropology. While recognising Dart’s central role in the field, this paper reviews the historiography of two aspects of...

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Main Author: Christa Kuljian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2025-02-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/18323
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