Europe -
first peoples

Tue, Jun 10 9:00 P.M. NH World (11.3)  

When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough to interbreed - and they were just as capable at making artifacts. But as more Homo sapiens moved into Europe, there was an explosion of art and symbolic thought. The balance of power had shifted and Neanderthals were overwhelmed. Ever since, we've had Europe and the rest of the world to ourselves.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 105

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Tue, Jun 10	9:00 P.M.	Europe     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 11	2:00 A.M.	Europe     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jun 11	10:00 A.M.	Europe     NH World (11.3)
Sat, Jun 14	5:00 A.M.	Europe     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jun 17	5:00 A.M.	Europe     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jun 17	11:00 A.M.	Europe     NH World (11.3)

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About First Peoples:

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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