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Mankind Decoded

Mankind Decoded

Mankind Decoded

2013 1 Seasons 12 Episodes ⭐ 7.0 Documentary

Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.

Mankind Decoded is the intriguing story of how 12 timeless forces have shaped human history in extraordinary ways. Find out how the implacable forces of nature have compelled us to adapt or die; how new technologies have transformed our existence; how our need for food brought forth civilization; and the desire for luxuries changed our world.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Arms Race

About 10,000 years ago we discover farming. But when crops fail, early farming communities face a new threat. War. It's

EP 2

Lust for Luxury

When ordinary people desire the luxuries of the rich, ingenuity and innovation come together to take history in a new di

EP 3

Violent Planet

Over millions of years mankind has evolved from a puny, vulnerable creature to become a dominant force on the planet. Oc

EP 4

Connecting the World

The world is linked like never before. Modern transport and communications have resulted in a world that is wealthier, h

EP 5

Rise of the Machines

Tools and machines have allowed us to overcome our physical limitations, and become the most successful species on Earth

EP 6

Eat It, Drink It, Smoke It

Man uses plants to feed, heal and clothe himself, to build his world and even to alter how he feels. The use of plants l

EP 7

Fire, Coal, and Oil

Early man rubbed two sticks together and created fire. We learn to cook our food, saving vital energy. As a result, our

EP 8

Man and Metals

Five thousand years ago man first throws a handful of rocks into a campfire and stumbles upon a discovery that changes t

EP 9

Information is Power

Communication is the vital ingredient in the building of civilization. The ability to share complicated ideas allowed ea

EP 10

Man and Beast

15,000 years ago man and the wolf form a partnership that shapes the future of Mankind. With the help of man’s new bes

EP 11

Building Earth

Mankind is a building species. Inspired by the divine, we create monuments to its power (Stonehenge, the Great Pyramid).

EP 12

Need for Speed

How being the fastest enabled empires to be born and capitalism to thrive.

Popular Cast

Eric Meyers

Eric Meyers

Self - Narrator