Origins: The Journey of Humankind(2017)
Overview
Hosted by Jason Silva, Origins: The Journey of Humankind rewinds all the way back to the beginning and traces the innovations that made us modern.
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Season 1
8 episodes • 2017Avg: 7.0
Season 1
8 episodes • 2017Avg: 7.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spark of Civilization | Mar 6, 2017 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Cheating Death | Mar 13, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Power of Money | Mar 20, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Writing on the Wall | Mar 27, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Progress of War | Apr 3, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Building the Future | Apr 9, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Into the Unknown | Apr 10, 2017 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Road Ahead | Apr 17, 2017 | 0.0 |
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