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See what our ancient ancestors looked like and what would have happened when we met them.

This two-part series investigates what our ancient ancestors looked like and what would have happened when we met them. It turns out that what we thought we knew about them is wrong. They weren’t hunched, grunting, knuckle-dragging ape-men at all. In a reconstructed, imaginary confrontation, we discover they were faster, smarter, better looking and much more like us than we ever thought.

AIR DATE 10/17/18

About Neanderthal

Find out more about ancient Neanderthals, whose genes helped shape modern humans and continue to affect us. The series reveals discoveries about their appearance, anatomy, movement, brain function, child development, diet, health and culture.

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