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The great adventure of the origin of man
Thirty million years ago a new group of creatures appeared on planet Earth: the great apes. From their ranks arose one family, gifted with exceptional skills: our protagonists. This family would change the face of our world forever.
Here, for the very first time in television history, is the saga of our origins, told through the story of one single family - an epic journey upon which the latest scientific discoveries shine an exciting new light.
AKA First Man: The New Story Of Our Origins
DIRECTOR: Jérôme Guiot, Frédéric Fougea
0:00 The ancient ancestors of humans and their evolutionary journey.
7:05 The empathetic and communal behavior of Pierolas, a species of primate, and their unique cultural and social structure.
14:38 The evolution of early humans and the impact of climate change on different continents.
22:34 The evolution and societal structure of our ancient ancestors as they migrated through Africa.
29:11 The evolution of early human-like primates and their social dynamics, including the emergence of war and funeral rituals.
42:11 Adaptation of early human ancestors in Africa, focusing on the challenges they faced and the innovative solutions they developed.
48:55 A group of early humans discovers the benefits of consuming meat and develops tools to hunt and process it.
57:40 Migration of early humans, highlighting their adaptability and quest for a better life.
1:05:11 Homo erectus evolves into a highly resilient and socially organized species, facing new challenges and discoveries in their environment.
1:14:21 The discovery of fire revolutionized the lives of early humans, leading to advancements in cooking, brain development, language, and storytelling.
1:25:45 The evolutionary journey of Homo sapiens and the diversity of human populations around the world.
Published Jan 25, 2024
