Embark on a captivating journey through time with paleoanthropologist Louise Leakey in this TED-Ed talk as she explores the fundamental question of human origins. Delve into the rich fossil deposits of Eastern Africa's Rift Valley, where groundbreaking discoveries continue to reshape our understanding of human evolution. Learn about the meticulous process of fossil excavation and the significance of Lake Turkana in uncovering our ancestral past. Gain insights into the characteristics and importance of Homo erectus in human evolutionary history. Challenge your perceptions of human ancestry as Leakey presents a compelling vision of our diverse evolutionary lineage, emphasizing the shared origins of all humanity and the importance of our common past in shaping our present and future.