Origins: The Journey of Humankind

...Humankind. Spark of Civilisation: Harnessing fire gave us the power to create, destroy and transform. Discover how fire transformed our biology and took us from the savannah to the Moon.

...Humankind. Cheating Death: The human species is in an escalating arms race with super-bugs and super-viruses: living organisms that attack our bodies, evolve and fight back.

...Mankind. Power of Money. Explore how simple acts of trade evolved into today's economy and how the meaning of money and the commodities mankind values have drastically changed over time.

...Humankind. The Writing on the Wall: Communication powers the modern world. But was the human species always so keen to connect? Experts explore when we became a race of communicators.

... Humankind. Progress of War: The story of how humans have waged war and won peace. Today, our species is less violent than ever. So why do we exist in a constant state of war?

... Humankind. Building the Future: From bone huts to great skyscrapers, this is the story of how homes and buildings have shaped societies and the modern world.

... Humankind. Into the Unknown: A look at how curiosity has driven humankind to new inventions and to uncover the unknown, despite incredible dangers.

... Humankind. The Road Ahead: From running and riding to driving and flying, ours has always been a species on the move. And the quest to find faster ways to get from A to B continues.