Genre: TV Documentary Series
Produced by: Nova
Category: Science
Length: 180 minutes
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Wow, they sure have learned a lot about human evolution since I had it in high school! This documentary is a fascinating look at current evolutionary theory and the story of human migration across the world. It is visually entertaining so that boredom is not a problem, even when the science being discussed is a bit technical. Helpful graphics and clear explanations help to make this documentary a learning experience. I learned many astonishing things, but the most surprising to me was the fact that all of humanity descends from approximately 600 individuals! Who knew?
The documentary shows how and why primates in Africa first walked upright on land and puts forth the theory that evolutionary changes occurred primarily in response to environmental changes, which also determined migration patterns, which in turn facilitated evolutionary changes. There are some really cool fossilized human remains presented that help to tell the story of our ancestors. I find it intriguing to think about what life was like for these ancient beings, and the series fuels the imagination through its examination of these specimens.
Even if you're an expert in human evolution, there is much in this series to enjoy. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to learn or is interested in our human origins. Very well done and fun to watch as well as educational. It has made me want to seek out further programs on this topic.
Wow, they sure have learned a lot about human evolution since I had it in high school! This documentary is a fascinating look at current evolutionary theory and the story of human migration across the world. It is visually entertaining so that boredom is not a problem, even when the science being discussed is a bit technical. Helpful graphics and clear explanations help to make this documentary a learning experience. I learned many astonishing things, but the most surprising to me was the fact that all of humanity descends from approximately 600 individuals! Who knew?
The documentary shows how and why primates in Africa first walked upright on land and puts forth the theory that evolutionary changes occurred primarily in response to environmental changes, which also determined migration patterns, which in turn facilitated evolutionary changes. There are some really cool fossilized human remains presented that help to tell the story of our ancestors. I find it intriguing to think about what life was like for these ancient beings, and the series fuels the imagination through its examination of these specimens.
Even if you're an expert in human evolution, there is much in this series to enjoy. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to learn or is interested in our human origins. Very well done and fun to watch as well as educational. It has made me want to seek out further programs on this topic.
