Introduction to Evolutionary Theory

The Forward Journey - Human to Bacterium

Conceptions of Convergence

Points of Divergence - Evolutionary Branching

Animal Tails - Mammals, Birds, Reptiles

Plant Tails - Floras & Fungi

Microbial World - Infectious Tales

Tracing Human Evolutionary History

Expounding The Dawn of Life

Synopsis - Evolution’s Big Picture

The Ancestor's Tale is a science book by Richard Dawkins that takes readers on a journey through evolutionary history. The narrative takes a backwards approach, starting with humans and tracing our lineage back to the very beginnings of life on Earth. The book offers unique insights into the processes that have shaped our species and the world we live in.

The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution