First Peoples
Overview
This five-part series delves into groundbreaking research on the evolution of early humans. Discover how the intermingling of ancient human genes set the stage for our species to flourish across the planet. Through the lenses of archaeology, genetics, and anthropology, the show sheds new insight on 200,000 years of history, illustrating the journey of early humans as they rose to prominence.
Episodes
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1
Americas
As early humans ventured across the globe, their greatest obstacle was establishing colonies in the Americas due to a massive ice sheet that obstructe...
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2
Africa
Approximately 200,000 years ago, Homo sapiens emerged in Africa. While researchers have often envisioned eastern Africa as a true Garden of Eden, new ...
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3
Asia
As early humans migrated out of Africa and into Asia, they embarked on a journey filled with encounters and discoveries. Recent findings indicate that...
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4
Australia
Upon their arrival in Australia, Homo sapiens encountered a unique environment, entirely isolated and filled with unfamiliar plants and animals. How d...
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5
Europe
As Homo sapiens arrived in prehistoric Europe, they encountered Neanderthals. The two human species shared enough similarities to interbreed and both ...
