Human: Origins Preview
Season 52
Episode 12
About the Episode
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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Extras
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Human: Into the Americas Preview
Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.0:30 -
Human: Building Empires Preview
Discover how two revolutionary ancient inventions changed the course of humanity forever.0:30 -
Human: Neanderthal Encounters Preview
Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.0:30 -
Human: Journeys Preview
Follow Homo sapiens as they venture out of Africa and spread farther than any other human species.0:30 -
The Next Big Earthquake Could Sink Parts of the Pacific Northwest
A massive earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone could sink parts of the Pacific Northwest.5:08 -
Can Birds Recognize Faces?
Crows remembered the face of a person they considered a threat—even across generations.1:57 -
Why Does This Mummy Have So Many Tattoos?
Otzi, a 5,000-year-old mummy, has 61 tattoos arranged in 19 groups across his body.3:04 -
Einstein's Thought Experiment That Transformed Physics
The faster you move, the stranger time becomes.2:10 -
How Einstein Changed the Way We Understand Gravity
In 1912, Albert Einstein had a revolutionary idea.5:36 -
When Whales Could Walk (Español)
Fósiles gigantes en el Sahara revelan nuevos secretos sobre la evolución de las ballenas.53:30
