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Stone Age Masterpiece

Season 53 Episode 11 | 53m 42s

Take an exclusive journey into a spectacular cave, hidden for millennia. Discover well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and see how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.

Aired: 09/29/26 | Expires: 10/28/26
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