Homo Erectus (VIDEO) University of Iowa This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. Caption University of Iowa anthropologist Russell Ciochon led an international team that has determined the age of the last known settlement by Homo erectus, a direct ancestor to modern humans. Credit Office of Strategic Communication, University of Iowa Usage Restrictions none License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.