Human: Origins Preview
Preview: Season 52 Episode 12 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.
Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial moments of innovation, communication, and ritual that set us on our path.
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Human: Origins Preview
Preview: Season 52 Episode 12 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial moments of innovation, communication, and ritual that set us on our path.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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How on earth did this happen?
We took on perilous journeys.
Every other species just stopped, but not us.
How did humanity transform from scattered groups of nomads into our modern, interconnected world?
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