History & cultureLuke ExplainsHow Did Ancient Humans Invent Racism?

How Did Ancient Humans Invent Racism?

4.4× channel medianLong-form14:28People & BlogsPublished Aug 29, 2026, 5:21 PM · 7w ago
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How did humans invent racism? Was racism always part of human nature, or did we slowly build the idea that skin color could determine someone's worth? In this video, we go back through ancient civilizations, slavery, colonialism, religion, and the rise of "scientific" racism to uncover how modern racial categories were created, and why they became so powerful. We’ll also look at what genetics actually tells us about human differences and why the science behind racial hierarchy fell apart. The history is stranger than you might expect. #History #Racism #HumanHistory #LukeExplains
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