Neanderthals - Meet Your Ancestors

A curious, accessible science lesson that brings deep prehistory to life through performance capture and expert enthusiasm.

Created by

Vikram Jayanti

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ella Al-Shamahi, Andy Serkis, Nick Kellington

Overview

According to recent science the Neanderthals are not the knuckle-dragging apemen of popular imagination. In fact they are our distant ancestors. About 2% of the DNA of most people is of Neanderthal origin—and it continues to affect us today. Ella Al-Shamahi enlists the skills of Andy Serkis, the master of performance capture, and a group of experts to investigate Neanderthals.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Science, identity, exploration, family

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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