How old is the oldest story?

Stories can do so much for our world. They inspire and motivate us, pass down knowledge and entertain us. Stories can even help us connect with each other and make sense of the world. So how far back does the tradition of storytelling go? And what is the earliest story we know about? We asked Brains On producer and archaeologist Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer. 

Stories can do so much for our world. They inspire and motivate us, pass down knowledge and entertain us. Stories can even help us connect with each other and make sense of the world. So how far back does the tradition of storytelling go? And what is the earliest story we know about? We asked Brains On producer and archaeologist Anna Goldfield to help us find the answer. 
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