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# Human: Origins
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nova/episode/human-origins-mjbvvw/
- Published: 2025-09-15T15:45:53.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T06:00:39.000Z
- Description: Trace the remarkable origin story of Homo sapiens and the crucial moments that shaped our species.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: NOVA, Season 52, Episode 12, #ZZZ_Episode_88d0e2d1-f1c0-4e08-b568-a531128d18b5, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_8f1ff589-6222-4260-acbf-0523a6424abf, #geo-us, #v1.16, #home-hero-slot-1

Where did humans come from, and what makes us unique? Discover the remarkable origins of Homo sapiens, and the crucial moments of innovation, communication, and ritual that set us on our path.