This two-part documentary explains how we, as Homo sapiens, populated the Earth only because we were successful in overwhelming two more advanced species: Homo erectus and Homo neanderthalensis, known today as Neanderthals. In the not-too-distant past, humans shared this planet with other species of hominid. This series tells how, against all the odds, Homo sapiens survived.
Show Info
Schedule: Thursdays at 20:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
DramaHistory
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Neanderthal
Episode 1x02; Jun 30, 2011
This episode is set 35,000 years ago and depicts Homo sapiens's encounter with Homo neanderthalensis. As the ice caps retreated, the Neanderthal stronghold in Europe weakened, providing a window of opportunity to which modern humans owe their existen…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 1x02: Neanderthal | Jun 30, 2011 | |
| 1x01: Homo Erectus | Jun 23, 2011 |
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