Stories by Rachel Caspari

Rachel Caspari is professor of anthropology at Central Michigan University. Her research focuses on Neandertals, the origin of modern humans and the evolution of longevity.

Behavior

The Evolution of Grandparents

The rise of senior citizens may have played a big role in the success of our species

November 13, 2016 — Rachel Caspari

The Sciences

How Grandparents Shaped Human Evolution

The rise of senior citizens may have played a big role in the success of our species

March 27, 2015 — Rachel Caspari

Evolution

The Evolution of Grandparents

Senior citizens may have been the secret of our species's success

July 21, 2011 — Rachel Caspari