In 1 minute – Center for the Human Past


Here’s a gist of what the Center for the Human Past is and what we do. In one minute (and 22 seconds).

The video was made for the Swedish Research Council (VR). It was recorded at the Uppsala University Blåsenhus recording studio (13 May 2025).

Behind the scenes…


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