NOVA - S37E05: Becoming Human: Birth of Humanity

Name: Becoming Human: Birth of Humanity
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2009-11-10
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 9

Nov 10, 2009IMDb : 9DocumentarySeason 37, Episode 5

In gripping forensic detail, the second program in “Becoming Human” investigates the first skeleton that really looks like us — “Turkana Boy” — an astonishingly complete specimen of Homo erectus found by the famous Leakey team in Kenya.

Director: Graham Townsley, Graham Townsley

All Episodes - Season 37

01Darwin's Darkest HourOct 06, 2009 02Hubble's Amazing RescueOct 13, 2009 03Lizard KingsOct 20, 2009 04Becoming Human: First StepsNov 03, 2009 05Becoming Human: Birth of HumanityNov 10, 2009 06Becoming Human: Last Human StandingNov 17, 2009 07What Are Dreams?Nov 24, 2009 08What Darwin Never KnewDec 29, 2009 09Killer Subs in Pearl HarborJan 05, 2010 10Building Pharaoh's ShipJan 12, 2010 11Riddles of the SphinxJan 19, 2010 12Ghosts of Machu PicchuFeb 02, 2010 13Extreme Cave DivingFeb 09, 2010 14The Pluto FilesMar 02, 2010 15Hunting the Edge of Space: The Mystery of the Milky WayApr 06, 2010 16Hunting the Edge of Space: The Ever Expanding UniverseApr 13, 2010 17Mind Over MoneyApr 27, 2010 18Mt. St. Helens Back From the DeadMay 04, 2010

NOVA S37E05 Synopsis

NOVA "Becoming Human: Birth of Humanity" is part of the 1337x catalog. This episode is rated an impressive 9.0/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 2009-11-10, this episode is part of Season 37 of NOVA. Directed by Graham Townsley, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In gripping forensic detail, the second program in “Becoming Human” investigates the first skeleton that really looks like us — “Turkana Boy” — an astonishingly complete specimen of Homo erectus found by the famous Leakey team in Kenya.