Ancient Earth: Humans -
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How did Earth give rise to humans? With stunningly realistic animation, witness the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs, the spread of primates across the planet, and the geologic events that made our species' existence possible.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 5015

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Tue, Oct 29	7:00 P.M.	Solar System: Icy Worlds NH World (11.3)
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