First Peoples

First Peoples

The Dangers of Genetic Isolation

Witness the dangers of genetic isolation exemplified by the duck-billed platypus.

Cascade PBS Staff Apr 2, 2024

First Peoples

An Impossible Task

Scientists demonstrate the challenges in reconstructing DNA from a Neanderthal bone.

Cascade PBS Staff Apr 2, 2024

First Peoples

Europe

Find out why Neanderthals, with whom early humans in Europe interbred, went extinct.

Cascade PBS Staff Apr 2, 2024

First Peoples

Australia

Learn how Homo sapiens, new in Australia and truly alone, managed to survive and flourish.

Cascade PBS Staff Apr 2, 2024

First Peoples

Asia

Discover a type of ancient human whose genes helped us face down extinction.

Cascade PBS Staff Apr 2, 2024