Neanderthal. Rebirth

Description

Approximately 30,000 years after the last Neanderthals vanished from Europe, this documentary brings them back to life. Combining computer imaging, knowledge from excavated skeletal pieces, and a meticulous sculptural process, the program showcases an astonishing physical reconstruction that embodies almost everything cumulatively known about Neanderthals-their musculature, the way they moved, even the tone and volume of their voices. Dr. John Shea of Stony Brook University explains Neanderthal hunting techniques; Dr. Ralph Holloway of Columbia University sheds light on their brain capacity; and Dr. Clive Finlayson of the Gibraltar Museum describes climate changes that may have contributed to their extinction. Many other experts are also featured.

Runtime

50 min

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Date of Publication

[2007], c2005

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