What Is Human?

This documentary asks what it truly means to be human, tracing the qualities that let our species tame fire, make tools and outlast fiercer predators. It explores the evolutionary leaps that set humanity apart and helped us survive natural catastrophes. Through science and deep history, it examines the origins of the traits that define us. Thought-provoking and wide-ranging, it turns a simple question into an absorbing exploration of our nature. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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