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Human: Into the Americas

Season 52 Episode 15 | 53m 25s

Follow ancient humans’ perilous journey into the Americas, where a frigid Ice Age landscape, mammoths, and other fearsome beasts tested their resilience.

Aired: 10/07/25 | Expires: 11/14/25
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