What Did The First Humans Actually Look Like?

Join us as we travel back millions of years to a critical turning point in human evolution. From the famous Australopithecus afarensis, known as "Lucy," to the jack-of-all-trades Homo habilis, we uncover the challenges and adaptations that shaped our ancestors. Using incredible fossil evidence and...

49 min - Dinosaurs & Prehistory - Odyssey

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