20,000 Years Ago. What Did Ice Age Humans Do After Dark? | Prehistoric Documentary
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A journey into deep timeBEFORE HISTORY
BEFORE HISTORY
WAS WRITTEN.
There was a story.
Discover how our prehistoric ancestors lived, adapted and survived — through cinematic documentaries inspired by archaeology.
Stories from the ancient world
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From Ice Age winters to the daily challenges of early human life, explore immersive stories inspired by archaeology and scientific research.
How Did Early Humans Find Water When There Was None? | Prehistoric Documentary
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20,000 Years Ago. How Did Humans Survive An Ice Age Winter? | Prehistoric Documentary
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The shocking truth about the first humans in North America! | Prehistoric Documentary
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12,000 Years Ago: Who Built the World’s Oldest Temple? | Prehistoric Documentary
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480,000 Years Ago: Who Killed the Boxgrove Horse? | Human Origins Documentary
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The human story
Survival was never guaranteed.
Long before cities, maps or written language, people faced bitter winters, unfamiliar landscapes and an uncertain future. Before The Codex explores the choices that shaped human lives.
Our films distinguish archaeological evidence from plausible reconstruction. The past holds mysteries, and every discovery brings us closer to understanding it.
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