#  Richard Wrangham, anthropologist: ‘Humans domesticated ourselves by defeating our alpha male ancestors’ 

 





April 09, 2026

 

 

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Professor Emeritus Richard Wrangham was recently interviewed about his research and new book reflecting on humans’ complex relationship with violence.

Reporter: Enrique Alpañés

Published: April 9, 2026

Link: [Full Text](https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2026-04-09/richard-wrangham-anthropologist-humans-domesticated-ourselves-by-defeating-our-alpha-male-ancestors.html)



 

 

 



 

 

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