The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (2003)

01/21/2003 (EN) • Documentary • 2h

Overview

Many geneticists and archaeologists have long surmised that human life began in Africa. Dr. Spencer Wells, one of a group of scientists studying the origin of human life, offers evidence and theories to support such a thesis in this PBS special. He claims that Africa was populated by only a few thousand people that some deserted their homeland in a conquest that has resulted in global domination.

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (2003)

01/21/2003 (EN) • 2h

Documentary

Overview

Many geneticists and archaeologists have long surmised that human life began in Africa. Dr. Spencer Wells, one of a group of scientists studying the origin of human life, offers evidence and theories to support such a thesis in this PBS special. He claims that Africa was populated by only a few thousand people that some deserted their homeland in a conquest that has resulted in global domination.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

genetics

biology

africa

dna

natural history

geography

diaspora

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