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Origins: The Journey of Humankind

Origins: The Journey of Humankind

Description: How did we get here? How did humankind evolve from apes swinging in trees to astronauts walking on the moon? National Geographic's eight-part time-travel adventure series delves deep into history to highlight pivotal "origin" moments that fundamentally and irrevocably created modern living. Host Jason Silva (`Brain Games') guides viewers through a dazzling audio-visual portal to explore these events, such as the discoveries and applications of fire, medicine, money and transportation, while experts across each field inject commentary. The series also incorporates scripted storytelling and documentary sequences.
Genre: Documentary, History
Year Released: 2017
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: March 6, 2017
Presented By: Jason Silva
Network: National Geographic
Cast: Jason Silva
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