Eons - S06E05: How Horses Went From Food To Friends
Do our modern horses descend from just one domesticated population, or did it happen many times, in many places? Answering these questions has been tricky, as we’ve needed to bring together evidence from art, archaeology, and ancient DNA…Because, as it turns out, the history of humans and horses has been a pretty wild ride.
Cast: Kallie Moore, Blake de Pastino, Michelle Barboza-Ramirez
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Eons S06E05 Synopsis
Eons "How Horses Went From Food To Friends" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2022-02-16, this episode is part of Season 6 of Eons. Featuring performances from Kallie Moore, Blake de Pastino, Michelle Barboza-Ramirez among the cast. With a runtime of 10m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Do our modern horses descend from just one domesticated population, or did it happen many times, in many places? Answering these questions has been tricky, as we’ve needed to bring together evidence from art, archaeology, and ancient DNA…Because, as...
