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In "Masters of the Planet," Ian Tattersall takes us back 50,000 years to a moment when Homo sapiens were battling other human species to survive. Using fossils and other evidence, Tattersall tells the story of how our species has survived 200,000 years, while the others became extinct.

What made Homo sapiens the masters of the planet?

Tattersall will join The Daily Circuit Tuesday to discuss his book and his research.

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In 'Masters of the Planet,' Ian Tattersall takes us back 50,000 years to a moment when Homo sapiens were battling other human species to survive. Using fossils and other evidence, Tattersall tells the story of how our species has survived 200,000 years, while the others became extinct.

Ian Tattersall on 'Masters of the Planet'

'Masters of the Planet' by Ian Tattersall

Ian Tattersall on 'Masters of the Planet'

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