Before We Ruled the Earth

2003 NR 6.9

Before We Ruled the Earth is an odyssey of evolution, from Homo ergaster in Africa at 1.7 million years ago, to Paleo-Indians living in North America at 11,000 years ago. Detailed recreations of hominid life over seven time periods,...

Before We Ruled the Earth is an odyssey of evolution, from Homo ergaster in Africa at 1.7 million years ago, to Paleo-Indians living in North America at 11,000 years ago. Detailed recreations of hominid life over seven time periods, stunning wilderness locations, state of the art makeup effects and photo-realistic 3-D animated animals bring the past to life. Factual. Entertaining. Riveting. How did we problem solve to protect and provide for our families and ourselves? What are the technological innovations that helped to move us up the food chain? Early human's ability to adapt is what pushed them to the four corners of the earth and beyond, Before We Ruled The Earth.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Hunt or be Hunted

1. Hunt or be Hunted

Aired: Feb 8, 2003

1,700,000 years ago in Africa, Homo ergaster, an ancient predecessor of moder...

Episode 2 Mastering the Beasts

2. Mastering the Beasts

Aired: Feb 15, 2003

15,000 years ago, the Cro-Magnons had evolved to become the sole residents of...


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Info about Before We Ruled the Earth

Current Status: Ended

Network: Discovery

Genres: Documentary