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Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.
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.
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Human: Origins Preview
Preview: Season 52 Episode 12 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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.
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This Discovery Rewrote Human History
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Clip: S52 Ep12 | 2m 50s | In a remote cave, in North West Africa, a chance discovery uncovered some mysterious human remains. (2m 50s)
This Was One of the First Known Human Ritual Sites
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Clip: S52 Ep12 | 2m 41s | Early humans may have brought offerings to this enormous stone snake. (2m 41s)
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