The University of Naples "Federico II" is preparing to celebrate a significant anniversary in the field of paleontology: the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of Lucy, one of the most famous hominids known. On November 22nd, the Museum of Anthropology will host an event titled "LUCY!", commemorating the discovery of the remains of Australopithecus afarensis in 1974 in the Afar Depression, Ethiopia.
Lucy's Discovery
On November 24, 1974, researchers found approximately 40% of the skeleton of a female Australopithecus afarensis. The name "Lucy" comes from the Beatles song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," which was playing at the expedition camp when the specimen was found. This discovery played a crucial role in the study of human evolution, opening new avenues in understanding human phylogeny.
### The event of November 22nd
The event will be opened by Professor Piergiulio Cappelletti, while the morning session will be introduced by Dr. Lucia Borrelli.
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### The connection with the Beatles
To round out the day, Professor Michelangelo Iossa will explore the connection between Lucy's discovery and the music of the Beatles. A guided tour of the Federico II University's Museum of Anthropology will also be organized, offering a unique opportunity to explore one of the most significant chapters in human history.
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The event about Lucy is very interesting, but I am not sure if I will understand everything. The Beatles are part of Lucy's story but I am not sure how it connects. Hopefully the professors will explain things well so I can better understand the importance of the discovery.