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Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens emerged in Africa, one of at least seven human species alive at the time. Now, fossil evidence, DNA sequencing, and other tools are shedding new light on the surprising journey that made us who we are today. From NOVA.
20251 season
TV-PG
Season 1
5 episodes
  • 1. Human: Origins

    1. Human: Origins

    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. From NOVA.
    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. From NOVA.
    TV-PG
    53min
    Sep 16, 2025
  • 2. Human: Journeys

    2. Human: Journeys

    Follow Homo sapiens as they venture across the world, farther than any other human species. See how they invented new tools to thrive in challenging environments--and meet the mysterious hobbit-like humans they may have encountered along the way. From NOVA.
    Follow Homo sapiens as they venture across the world, farther than any other human species. See how they invented new tools to thrive in challenging environments--and meet the mysterious hobbit-like humans they may have encountered along the way. From NOVA.
    TV-PG
    53min
    Sep 23, 2025
  • 3. Human: Neanderthal Encounters

    3. Human: Neanderthal Encounters

    For 400,000 years, Neanderthals thrived across frigid, Ice Age Europe. What happened when Homo sapiens arrived, and how did these encounters change our species--including our DNA--in ways still with us today? From NOVA.
    For 400,000 years, Neanderthals thrived across frigid, Ice Age Europe. What happened when Homo sapiens arrived, and how did these encounters change our species--including our DNA--in ways still with us today? From NOVA.
    TV-PG
    53min
    Sep 30, 2025
  • 4. Human: Into the Americas

    4. Human: Into the Americas

    Journey back to when humans first ventured into the Americas, a world teeming with colossal megafauna and dramatic climate shifts. Witness their ingenious survival tactics against formidable predators, and uncover the mystery of ancient footprints in the desert of White Sands. See how these pioneers transformed from nomads to living in rooted communities, forever altering our world. From NOVA.
    Journey back to when humans first ventured into the Americas, a world teeming with colossal megafauna and dramatic climate shifts. Witness their ingenious survival tactics against formidable predators, and uncover the mystery of ancient footprints in the desert of White Sands. See how these pioneers transformed from nomads to living in rooted communities, forever altering our world. From NOVA.
    TV-PG
    53min
    Oct 7, 2025
  • 5. Human: Building Empires

    5. Human: Building Empires

    Discover how Homo sapiens transformed from nomads to empire builders. Witness the innovations--from animal domestication to writing--that revolutionized ancient life and shaped our modern world. From NOVA.
    Discover how Homo sapiens transformed from nomads to empire builders. Witness the innovations--from animal domestication to writing--that revolutionized ancient life and shaped our modern world. From NOVA.
    TV-PG
    53min
    Oct 14, 2025
  • Human
    20251 season
    Around 300,000 years ago, Homo sapiens emerged in Africa, one of at least seven human species alive at the time. Now, fossil evidence, DNA sequencing, and other tools are shedding new light on the surprising journey that made us who we are today. From NOVA.
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    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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    EnglishEnglish [Audio Description]
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    English [CC]
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