Professor Alice Roberts is an academic, author, and broadcaster specializing in human anatomy, physiology, evolution, archaeology, and history. She is the author of more than ten science and history books, including Anatomical Oddities: The Otherworldly Realms Hidden within Our Bodies. In 2001, Roberts made her television debut on Channel 4’s Time Team, and went on to write and present The Incredible Human Journey, Origins of Us, and Ice Age Giants on BBC2. She is also the presenter of the popular TV series Digging for Britain. Roberts has been a Professor of Public Engagement with Science at the University of Birmingham since 2012.
by Alice Roberts, Holly Dunsworth
Did you know you have cobwebs in your head, hair in your lungs, and snails in your ears? In the world of anatomy, every name paints a picture: from the arachnoid mater, a brain membrane resembling a spider’s web, to the ciliated … Continue reading →
by Alice Roberts
Dogs became companions. Wheat fed booming populations. Cattle gave us meat and milk. Corn fueled the growth of empires. Potatoes brought feast and famine. Chickens inspired new branches of science. Rice promised a golden future. Horses gave us strength and … Continue reading →