Discovery/Science
Station:
PBS (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2015-06-24
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200,000 years ago we took our first steps on the African savanna. Today there are 7 billion of us living across planet Earth.How did our ancestors beat the odds and spread from continent to continent? What was the secret to their success?This is a global detective story, featuring new fossil finds and the latest genetic research. It's a story that revolves around a shocking revelation. In prehistoric times, we met and mated with other types of human – like Neanderthals, Denisovans and Homo erectus. This mixing of genes helped us survive - and ultimately thrive.Scientists are beginning to realize that ours is not a pedigree species, but a patchwork. We are all hybrids.
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S1E3 - Asia
The migration of Homo sapiens into Asia is detailed. Recent evidence suggests the exodus from Africa began earlier than thought; and that ancient humans mated with another human species known as the Denisovans.
Air Date: 01 Jul 2015 20:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Australia
The arrival of early humans in Australia is detailed. Included: the cultural and genetic links between early Australians and modern-day Aborigines.
Air Date: 01 Jul 2015 20:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - Europe
The final episode explores the arrival of Homo sapiens in prehistoric Europe. The Neanderthals were already present on the continent, and the two species were similar enough to interbreed, but the influx of modern humans had dire consequences for their evolutionary cousins.
Air Date: 08 Jul 2015 20:00 (CDT)