The Curious Species
Clip: Episode 3 | 1m 22s
Explore what motivated early human migration to Asia.
On First Peoples: Asia, scientists explore Homo sapien migration out of Africa and into Asia. Much like modern humans, it was curiosity that drove them to explore new river valleys and make their way into a new continent.
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The Curious Species
Clip: Episode 3 | 1m 22s
On First Peoples: Asia, scientists explore Homo sapien migration out of Africa and into Asia. Much like modern humans, it was curiosity that drove them to explore new river valleys and make their way into a new continent.
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