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Ancient Earth: Humans

Season 50 Episode 15 | 53m 15s

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.

Aired: 10/31/23 | Expires: 12/01/23
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