The Oldest Human Remains Ever Discovered | First Human | Timeline Classics

Explore the scientific mystery of human genesis through a close investigation of 13 fossils found in October 2000. The bones are the oldest hominid remains ever discovered — so old that they come from the time when the divergence of man and ape is thought to have occurred — and could be the blueprint for the first generation of the species that ultimately evolved into modern humans Timeline Classics is a curated home for the very best of Timeline's extensive catalog of history documentaries. From legendary multi-part series featuring world-famous historians to our personally picked hidden gems, every week we'll be selecting some of our favorite documentaries for you to discover - all in one place. Timeline Classics is in partnership with the History Hit network.