History of the World: Part I is a comedic anthology film that spoofs different periods in history, including prehistory, the Roman Empire, the French Revolution, and more. It features an ensemble cast and uses absurd comedy to provide humorous takes on historical events.
Walking with Cavemen is a TV show that explores the fascinating journey of human evolution and showcases the lives of our early ancestors. Through stunning reenactments and scientific simulations, the series takes viewers on a captivating journey through time, from the emergence of Australopithecus in Africa to the development of Homo sapiens in Europe. Witness the challenges and triumphs of our early human ancestors as they navigate a world filled with megafauna, harsh environments, and the constant struggle for survival.
In Morocco, new excavations on the site of Jebel Irhoud upset the generally accepted view of the dating of the appearance of man.
Out of the Cradle is a captivating documentary that delves into the fascinating journey of early humans, from their humble beginnings to their remarkable achievements. Through stunning visuals and insightful narration, the film takes us on an immersive exploration of the prehistoric times and the evolution of mankind. From the emergence of our hominid ancestors to their migration across Europe and Africa, this documentary sheds light on the challenges faced by prehistoric man and their relentless pursuit of survival. It offers a captivating glimpse into the prehistory of humanity, reminding us of the remarkable journey that led us out of the cradle and into the modern world.
If we compare ourselves with our genetically closest living relatives, the chimpanzees, we have few physical advantages. We are far weaker, cannot move nearly as fast, and do not have the same climbing capabilities. Instead, humans excel in areas such as architecture, religion, science, language, writing, art, culture, and ideas. These achievements are due to our larger brain that contain billions of neurons. It was the rapid growth of our brain, originating about 2 million years ago, that allowed us to be the predominant species of the world. What caused this rapid growth of our cerebral cortex? Researchers worldwide have asked this question for many years, but now there finally seems to be an answer.
Journey of the Universe is an epic documentary exploring the human connection to Earth and the cosmos, from producer-directors Patsy Northcutt and David Kennard director of Carl Sagan s Cosmos and Hero s Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell. Big science, big history, big story, this one-of-a-kind film was created by a renowned team of scientists, scholars, and award-winning filmmakers, led by co-writers Brian Thomas Swimme, the acclaimed author and evolutionary philosopher, and Yale University historian of religions Mary Evelyn Tucker. They weave a tapestry that draws together scientific discoveries in astronomy, geology, biology, ecology, and biodiversity with humanistic insights concerning the nature of the universe.
The series reveals how the success of peoples and nations of Europe was controlled by the natural mineral resources of the land: from Stone Age flints to the uranium of the Nuclear Age.
A team of Australian and Chinese scientists discover ancient human remains in a remote cave in South West China. The bones are unlike any living human or any ancient human known to science, yet they were alive at the same time as humans of our own kind. Do they represent a new human species?
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