Mankind decoded. Man and beast. Season 1, Episode 9

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Episode 9: Man and Beast 15,000 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 of farming and civilisation. We depend on other creatures to build our world; silkworms are exploited to make our clothes and camels and horses transport us great distances quickly. But a flea, and the rat it travels on, spread a devastating disease that threatens to wipe out Mankind - the plague. With a reduced population the survivors of the epidemic enjoy new prosperity. The natural world captures the public's imagination driving explorers like Captain Cook to discover new lands. A new demand for fur opens up, lining the pockets of those savvy enough to hunt in the wilderness and funding the growth of new superpowers like the United States of America.

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22 minutes

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Alexander Street

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