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First Peoples

The Curious Species

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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Find out why Neanderthals, with whom early humans in Europe interbred, went extinct.
Australia
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Learn how Homo sapiens, new in Australia and truly alone, managed to survive and flourish.
Asia
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Discover a type of ancient human whose genes helped us face down extinction.
Africa
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Examine research that suggests we humans are patchwork species of hybrids.
Americas
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Learn why a discovery in Mexico may rewrite the story of early migration to the Americas.
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