For a long time, the statement that the origins of humanity are in Africa was accepted as the ultimate truth. However, in recent years, scientists have made many discoveries that do not fit into the usual picture of evolution. Thus, in Europe, the fossilized remains of the ancient ancestors of today's apes, from which humanity traces its ancestry, were discovered. Madeleine Boehme was able to reconstruct the natural history of man, relying on completely new data that contradicts many common beliefs. She talks about the reference points of research, and in her story the wonderful world of our ancient ancestors comes to life. Madeleine Böhme - Doctor of Science, professor of paleoclimatology at the University of Tübingen, founding director of the Center for Research on Human Evolution and the Condition of the Environment in Prehistoric Times. Senckenberg (Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment). M. Böhme examines human evolution in the context of climate change and is considered one of the leading experts in his field. Rüdiger Braun is a science journalist, editor-in-chief of the science magazine MaxPlanckForschung, writes for the popular science magazines Stern and Geo. Florian Breuer is a science journalist and author scripts for popular science films, including the ZDF channel (Terra X), arte and SWR. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.