Human: Origins -
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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.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5212

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Fri, Sep 26	3:00 P.M.	Human: Journeys NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Sep 27	2:00 P.M.	Human: Journeys NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Sep 28	5:00 A.M.	Human: Journeys NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Sep 28	7:00 A.M.	Human: Journeys NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Sep 28	8:00 P.M.	Human: Journeys NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Sep 29	12:00 A.M.	Human: Journeys NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Sep 30	7:00 P.M.	Human: Journeys NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 1	12:00 A.M.	Human: Journeys NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 1	8:00 A.M.	Human: Journeys NH World (11.3)
Wed, Oct 1	9:00 P.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Oct 2	1:00 A.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NHPBS (11.1)
Fri, Oct 3	3:00 P.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Oct 4	2:00 P.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Oct 5	5:00 A.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Oct 5	7:00 A.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Oct 5	8:00 P.M.	Human: Neanderthal Encounters NH Explore (11.2)