Humanity from Space

The Connected Planet

Our interconnected planet has been in the making for thousands of years. How have the flashes of brilliance that have enabled humanity to develop the modern world impacted the needs of future generations?

The Connected Planet

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    Humanity from Space

    S1 E1 - 1h 54m

    A trip through 12,000 years of development, this two-hour special shows how seemingly small flashes of innovation have changed the course of civilization. As our global population soars, humanity will face numerous challenges in order to survive.

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