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History

History

See how the mixing of prehistoric human genes led the way for our species to survive and thrive around the globe. Archaeology, genetics and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how early humans became dominant.

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My Ancestors

My Ancestors

My Ancestors

The close cultural and genetic link between early Australians and modern-day Aborigines.

The Curious Species

The Curious Species

The Curious Species

Explore what motivated early human migration to Asia.

The Denisovans – A New Type of Human Discovered by Genetics

The Denisovans – A New Type of Human Discovered by Genetics

The Denisovans – A New Type of Human Discovered by Genetics

Discover the ancient humans living across Asia when Homo sapiens arrived.

Omo 1 - The World's First Modern Human

Omo 1 - The World's First Modern Human

Omo 1 - The World's First Modern Human

195,000 years ago, Omo-1 was a hunter prowling the east African savanna.

A Human Hybrid?

A Human Hybrid?

A Human Hybrid?

When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals.