NOVA  Becoming Human Part 1

First Steps: 6 million years ago, what set our ancestors on the path from ape to human? Details

 

Program: NOVA

Episode: Becoming Human Part 1

The first hour of NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special "Becoming Human" examines the factors that caused us to split from the other great apes.

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Duration: (51:27)
Premiere Date: 11/02/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG
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