Jul 14, 2025 · 54m
The extraordinary story of how the human species, Homo sapiens, first emerged, where the discoveries of recent years are revolutionising the understanding of humanity's origin story.
Human
The most extraordinary story of all... Our own.
Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi reveals humanity's incredible story across 300,000 years of human evolution – and how the story is stranger and more surprising than ever imagined.
Season 1 Episodes
Browse every episode and jump into details.
Jul 21, 2025 · 54m
Following early Homo sapiens's ancestors as they step out of Africa and venture into the wider world, heading into areas inhabited by other human species.
Jul 28, 2025 · 54m
Shocking new insights into the demise of modern humans' sister species, the Neanderthals, Homo sapiens's possible role in their downfall and how it become the last human species on Earth.
Aug 4, 2025 · 54m
During the height of the Ice Age, one of the coldest times humanity has ever known, Homo sapiens steps into the last habitable continents on the planet: the Americas.
Aug 11, 2025 · 54m
Around 12,000 years ago, as the Ice Age finally thaws, humanity makes a dramatic shift - abandoning nomadic life for permanent settlements.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Human Season 1 premiere?
Human Season 1 premiered on July 14, 2025.
How many episodes are in Human Season 1?
Human Season 1 has 5 episodes.
What is the first episode of Human Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "The First of Us". It aired on July 14, 2025.
Go to Season 1 Episode 1