Ella Al-Shamahi is the intriguing combination of renowned paleoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist and stand-up comedian.

One of the leading experts on Neanderthals, she has presented award-winning documentaries on the BBC, Channel 4 and National Geographic. An adventurer and avid explorer, Ella’s recent TED Talk describing her expedition to the remote Yemeni Island of Socotra has over 2.5 million views. Now highly sought-after for speaking engagements, Ella talks about palaeoanthropology, evolutionary biology, fossil hunting, archaeology, and exploration.