Human: Into the Americas | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

/ 4 days ago October 3, 2025

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Follow ancient humans’ journey into an icy and perilous new land.

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Journey back to when humans first ventured into the Americas, a world teeming with colossal megafauna and dramatic climate shifts. Witness their ingenious survival tactics against formidable predators, and uncover the mystery of ancient footprints in the desert of White Sands. See how these pioneers transformed from nomads to living in rooted communities, forever altering our world.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
03:34 Surviving the Icy Northwest Coast
13:51 Shuká Káa & Domestication of Wolves
20:45 Fossilized Footprints in North America
30:40 What Did Early Humans Eat?
48:52 The Rise of Civilizations

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