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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Ratings: | TVMaze: No Rating | |
Released: | June 24, 2015 | |
Runtime: | 60 min | |
Countries: | United States | |
Companies: | PBS ARTE Wall to Wall | |
Cast: | Kerry Shale | |
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