First Peoples

Asia

Episode 3 | 54m 42s

Discover the ancient humans living across Asia when Homo sapiens arrived. Our ancestors mated with them and their genes found a home within our DNA. More than that, they’ve helped us face down extinction.

Aired: 06/30/15

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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Discover a type of ancient human whose genes helped us face down extinction.

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Explore what motivated early human migration to Asia.

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