If you are unfamiliar with the history of humanity presented in The Urantia Book, you may want to start by reviewing Genetic Introductions, Mutations, and Evolution: a Urantia Book perspective.
The short version is that the human genetic mutation (“Andonite”) occurred 1,000,000 years ago. The mutation did not produce sufficient intelligence for civilization to develop on a group level. But on an individual level, the mutation provided minimally sufficient intellectual advancement for the activation of true spiritual faithfulness. Another mutation occurred 500,000 years ago near Afghanistan, giving rise to six colored races. To greater and lesser degrees, all of these races possessed sufficient intelligence for the development of civilization. Genetic changes occurred around 200,000 years ago and 37,000 years ago that do not summarize easily. But suffice it to say, they relate to the Nodites and Adamites, respectively. The mix of Nodite and Adamite is termed Andite. Nodite relates to our poorly preserved records of the Nephilim, who, during the times of Adam, had a cultural center known as the Land of Nod.
Topical Study: Mystery Solved?
Black-Headed Sumerians: The introduction of Adamic genes 37,000 year ago, which expanded humanity’s universally black hair to include shades of red, blonde, and brown, explains the ancient reference distinguishing Black-Headed Sumerians.
Support for Urantia Book history based on new discoveries and scientific advances:
Adam and Eve report: This concerns genetic research that shows changes to the microcephalin gene and the Y chromosome track around 37,000 years ago. The parallels include how these changes spread into our gene pool.
Ancient Chinese Pottery research page: A 2012 discovery pushed the date for ancient pottery back to 20,000 years ago. The Urantia Book says the complex history of making pottery goes back much further but describes its spread into China during this period.
Creating Fire report: In 2004, a discovery at the Gesher Benot Ya’aqov archaeological site provided strong evidence for using flint that pushed the earliest evidence back by hundreds of thousands of years, much closer to The Urantia Book date of one million years ago.
Dog Domestication research page: More than just a perspective on dog domestication, there is extensive commentary on the domestication of animals generally.
Double Dual Origin of Modern Man and pre-Modern Man research page: This research presents support for when and where genetic changes occurred and how populations mixed and migrated.
Early Migration to Britain report: Discoveries along the coast support much earlier occupation of Britain that was previously thought. The text not only affirms the earlier occupation but also generally identified where the evidence could be found.
Early Migration to China report: Discoveries of human remains and artifacts push back dates, making them more consistent with Urantia Book teachings.
Farming In Europe: DNA evidence supports the account of Adam and Eve’s descendants entering Europe about 8,000 years ago and introducing farming.
Gautama Siddhartha research page: New discovery adds support for Gautama’s birth being in the 6th century BCE, helping to end a controversy and adding support to the Urantia Papers.
Gobekli Tepe report: Peculiar mysteries related to Gobekli Tepe are answered before the site was discovered.
Horsing Around report: Archaeological discoveries push the date for horse domestication back, consistent with The Urantia Book.
Lemurs to Humans research page: Lemurs are said to play an important role in the progressive evolutionary development of the human species. Numerous lines of research now support this perspective.
Melchizedek & the Dead Sea Scrolls report: A scroll discovered after 1955 has information that parallels information in the Urantia Papers about Melchizedek.
Migration to the Americas report and research page: This topic includes issues related to when the red man crossed the Bering Strait Land Bridge, the relationship between the red man and Eskimos, the influence on Inca leadership coming from seafaring descendants of Adam and Eve, and when the Vikings first arrived.
Mount Sinai research page: Evidence indicating that Mount Sinai is in Saudi Arabia is consistent.
Moses Killed Rameses III research page: Research by Robert Sarmast draws parallels between the text and recent discoveries.
Sahara research page: Consistent with Urantia Book teachings, new discoveries are confirming that a robust civilization once occupied the Sahara, when climate conditions were different.
Tarim Basin Mummies research page: The Tarim Basin mummies and artifacts support The Urantia Book‘s recounting of the spread of Adamic genetics and culture.