Numbering no more than a few thousand, tiny groups of intrepid humans began to move out of Africa, eventually dominating the planet. How did these early humans acquire the skills, technology, and talent to thrive in every environment on Earth? Take a global journey through the past, following the ancestors' footsteps out of Africa along a trail of scientific clues to help unravel the mystery of how humans got where they are.

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The adaptable homo sapiens -- Near death -- The arrival of art -- Departure -- Our ancient cousins -- Hostile or hospitable? -- A child of the past -- Born sailors -- Master navigators -- Pacific sojourn -- Recreating the journey.