Mankind Decoded
Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.
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- Ep 1
1.Arms Race
26-01-201322mAbout 10,000 years ago we discover farming. But when crops fail, early farming communities face a new threat. War. It's the birth of the arms race.
- Ep 2
2.Lust for Luxury
26-01-201322mWhen ordinary people desire the luxuries of the rich, ingenuity and innovation come together to take history in a new direction. From the obsession with silk to the fall of Constan...
- Ep 3
3.Violent Planet
02-02-201322mOver millions of years mankind has evolved from a puny, vulnerable creature to become a dominant force on the planet. Occasionally the planet bites back--with terrifying consequenc...
- Ep 4
4.Connecting the World
02-02-201322mThe world is linked like never before. Modern transport and communications have resulted in a world that is wealthier, healthier, more mobile and better informed than ever before....
- Ep 5
5.Rise of the Machines
09-02-201322mTools and machines have allowed us to overcome our physical limitations, and become the most successful species on Earth. But tools are also transforming what it means to be human.
- Ep 6
6.Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It
09-02-201322mMan uses plants to feed, heal and clothe himself, to build his world and even to alter how he feels. The use of plants like corn, tobacco and cotton become such an important part o...
- Ep 7
7.Fire, Coal, and Oil
16-02-201322mEarly man rubbed two sticks together and created fire. We learn to cook our food, saving vital energy. As a result, our brains expand — making us the most intelligent species on th...
- Ep 8
8.Man and Metals
16-02-201322mFive thousand years ago man first throws a handful of rocks into a campfire and stumbles upon a discovery that changes the world: Metal. Copper, Tin and Bronze empower the ancient...
- Ep 9
9.Information is Power
23-02-201322mCommunication is the vital ingredient in the building of civilization. The ability to share complicated ideas allowed early man to hunt, farm and build communities. And the creatio...
- Ep 10
10.Man and Beast
23-02-201322m15,000 years ago man and the wolf form a partnership that shapes the future of Mankind. With the help of man’s new best friend we domesticate more animals, sowing the first seeds o...
- Ep 11
11.Building Earth
02-03-201322mMankind is a building species. Inspired by the divine, we create monuments to its power (Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid). New challenges create new sciences, and when the Romans mix...
- Ep 12
12.Need for Speed
02-03-201322mHow being the fastest enabled empires to be born and capitalism to thrive.
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