Darwin believed his ideas of evolution applied to all living organisms, including humans. All are part of the tree of life and have evolved from pre-existing species. His suggestion that this applied to humans was made with caution, correctly anticipating strong criticism. Since then advances in genetics, archaeology and anthropology have provided overwhelming support for his idea. In particular, recent DNA evidence demonstrated where and when Homo sapiens first appeared and how our species subsequently dispersed across the planet. I shall discuss the nature of this recent evidence and the picture that is emerging of the adaptations which have allowed us to thrive in different environments and the cultures we have created. Topics to be covered include human diversity, races, disease resistance, social organisation, the evolution of cognitive skills and the consequences of natural selection in human populations. I shall not assume a knowledge of genetics but will try to provide sufficient explanation as we go along. Books that may be helpful are: Before the Dawn by Nicholas Wade and The Origin of our Species by Chris Stringer