Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors

Overview

Recent scientific discoveries have transformed our understanding of Neanderthals, revealing them to be far more advanced than the brutish caricatures often depicted. These early humans share about 2% of their DNA with modern people, influencing us even today. Ella Al-Shamahi collaborates with performance capture virtuoso Andy Serkis and a team of specialists to delve into the lives and legacy of these fascinating ancestors. Through their exploration, viewers gain insight into what it truly means to be connected to Neanderthals, reshaping perceptions of our evolutionary history.

Episodes

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  Part 1

  Apr 01, 1976
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  Episode 1

  Ella Al-Shamahi, an emerging leader in Neanderthal studies, teams up with Andy Serkis, a pioneer in performance capture, and a team of specialists to ...

  May 13, 2018
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  Episode 2

  Title: Episode 2 Plot: For nearly 400,000 years, Neanderthals flourished throughout Europe and parts of Western Asia. However, around 40,000 years ...

  May 20, 2018