A Human Hybrid?
Clip: Episode 5 | 1m 28s
When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals.
When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough – intellectually and culturally - to interbreed.
A Human Hybrid?
Clip: Episode 5 | 1m 28s
When Homo sapiens turned up in prehistoric Europe, they ran into the Neanderthals. The two types of human were similar enough – intellectually and culturally - to interbreed.
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How did Homo sapiens populate the Earth? This interactive map highlights recent dramatic advancements in our understanding of early human history. Grades: 6-12Providing Support for PBS.org
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Find out why Neanderthals, with whom early humans in Europe interbred, went extinct. (30s)
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