02 May 2024
Secrets of the Neanderthals
This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.
Who killed the Neanderthal?
Neandertal man disappeared abruptly 30,000 years ago. Who was that "other" man and what is the most plausible hypothesis leading to his extinction? An investigation using all current knowledge available tries to answer these questions.
Top Billed Cast
Anne Cardona Damien Cochereau 
Thierry Frémont (voice)
Agnès Jamonneau Sara Malaterre Wana (archive footage)
Aruna Shields Aki (archive footage)
Simon Paul Sutton Ao (archive footage)
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