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Season 1 – Mankind Decoded

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This series explores forces that have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. It explores how natural forces have compelled mankind to adapt through time, or die, how new technologies have transformed people's existence, and how the need for food brought forth civilization. Among the topics covered are the genesis of the arms race, how modern transportation and communication make the world more connected, and how the discovery of fire changed the world.
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Mankind Decoded — Season 1

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Eric Meyers

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Dr. Mehmet Oz

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Ian Morris

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Sylvester James Gates

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Ali S. Khan

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Sam Sheridan

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 26, 2013 Lust for Luxury How desire for luxuries has shaped history. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2013 Arms Race History is forged in the fires of war and the birth of arms races. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2013 Connecting the World New avenues of information have carried dangers through history. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 2, 2013 Violent Planet How planetary events affect evolution. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 9, 2013 Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It Role of plants as food, medicine, and clothing. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 9, 2013 Rise of the Machines Using tools and machines to overcome physical limitations. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 16, 2013 Man and Metals Metal empowers the ancient world with weapons. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 16, 2013 Fire, Coal, and Oil Using fire and oil as energy, allowing human brains to expand. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 23, 2013 Man and Beast Domesticated animals and their use throughout history. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 23, 2013 Information Is Power New ideas and even revolutions through communication. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 2, 2013 Building Earth Shaping the surface of the earth to assist our needs. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 2, 2013 Need for Speed How being fast made empires to be born and capitalism to thrive. Details
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Season Info

Director
Hugh Ballantyne, Ginny Newhart, Nick Green, Lucy van Beek
Executive Producer
Paul Cabana, Ben Goold, Jane Root, John Verhoff
Network
VICE TV
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 26, 2013