Nova examines the early ancestors of mankind and considers whether climate change was the driving force behind our early evolution.
How exactly did our ancestors become so adapted to warmer climates?
Nova investigates this very important question with the help of geologists, climate researchers and fossil records. The results are fascinating, and provide us with a better understanding of the world around us.
How did our earliest ancestors cope?
The film features experts on a wide range of topics, including geology, paleoclimatology, archaeology and palaeoclimatology, who will examine the relationship between climate change, climate adaptation, and the emergence of modern humans.
