The Great Human Race

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  • 2016
  • 1 Season
  • 7.4  (76)

The Great Human Race is a fascinating and informative television series that aired on National Geographic in 2016. The show follows two experts in primitive survival, Cat Bigney, and Bill Schindler, as they embark on a journey to explore the roots of human evolution.

Throughout the series, Bigney and Schindler travel to various parts of the world, including Tanzania, Mongolia, and the Americas, to recreate some of the most critical moments in human history. They attempt to channel their inner caveman and woman by using only primitive tools, eating only what early humans had access to, and learning to build shelters in the wild.

In each episode, Bigney and Schindler reenact some of the most significant moments in human evolution, such as the development of the first tool, the creation of fire, and the discovery of hunting techniques. They do so in chronological order, starting with the early Stone Age and slowly making their way towards modern-day civilizations.

Throughout their journey, Bigney and Schindler face numerous challenges and obstacles that early humans encountered. For instance, they have to face extreme weather conditions, lack of food, and highly dangerous predators such as lions and bears.

The show is not only engaging but highly informative, providing viewers with insights into how early humans survived and developed. Bigney and Schindler's immersive approach to the topic offers viewers an opportunity to witness history come back to life.

In addition to the captivating reenactments, the show also expertly intertwines scientific evidence and theories to provide a greater understanding of the topic at hand. Through interviews with anthropologists, archaeologists, and other experts, viewers get a glimpse into the theories and evidence used to understand how early humans lived, developed and evolved.

The Great Human Race is also highly educational, with every episode introducing new tools, techniques, and survival strategies that early humans developed to thrive in their environment. For instance, the use of fire for warmth, cooking, and as a tool for warding off predators was a critical development in human history that we take for granted today.

In conclusion, The Great Human Race is an excellent show for anyone interested in human evolution, primitive survival techniques, and the history of our species. The captivating reenactments, expert scientific evidence, and educational aspects of the show make it an attractive watch for viewers of all ages. Cat Bigney and Bill Schindler's immersive journey through human history provides an authentic and informative account of how early humans lived, developed, and survived.

The Great Human Race is a series that ran for 1 seasons (10 episodes) between February 1, 2016 and on National Geographic

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Seasons
Pioneer
10. Pioneer
April 11, 2016
Bill and Cat must survive a land of ice and snow. With nighttime looming, they will have to find a way to withstand below-freezing temperatures.
First Americans
9. First Americans
April 4, 2016
Bill and Cat follow in the footsteps of the first Americans to cross the Bering Land Bridge 15,000 years ago.
Herd
8. Herd
March 28, 2016
Bill and Cat are nomadic pastoralists in Mongolia, with animals that need to be moved to the mountains before temperatures reach freezing.
Ice
7. Ice
March 21, 2016
Existing as Siberian hunters during the ice age, Bill and Cat have to use their natural resources to make tools that establish their survival.
Cave
6. Cave
March 14, 2016
Bill and Cat search for shelter along the Caucasus Mountains, a journey some of our ancestors made to escape the bone-chilling temperatures of the Ice Age 40,000 years ago.
Adrift
5. Adrift
March 7, 2016
Explorers must find a way to get to the coast in hopes of finding food and resources.
Thirst
4. Thirst
February 22, 2016
Cat and Bill follow in the footsteps of early Homo sapiens as they make their way through the Arabian Desert. Their mission is to locate dried riverbeds and follow them to the seasonal monsoon area along the coast. But to do so, they must endure blistering heat and desolate sands. Food is nearly impossible to find and their water supplies quickly run low.
Hunt
3. Hunt
February 15, 2016
Archaeologist Bill Schindler and survival instructor Cat Bigney follow in the footsteps of where Homo sapiens first walked the Earth, through the mountains of Ethiopia. This is where humans became the dominant species, by going from hunted to hunter. Schindler and Bigney attempt to hunt using the methods of our earliest ancestors. After little success in the lowland prairie, they move into the higher elevations, where the thin air and thick fog present unforeseen challenges.
Fire
2. Fire
February 8, 2016
Cat Bigney and Bill Schindler journey into the jungles of Uganda to follow in the footsteps of one our earliest ancestors -- Homo erectus.
Dawn
1. Dawn
February 1, 2016
Survival expert Cat Bigney and Archaeologist Bill Schindler survive the wild savanna just as primitive people did 2.6 million years ago.
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Where to Watch The Great Human Race
The Great Human Race is available for streaming on the National Geographic website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Great Human Race on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    February 1, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (76)