Neanderthal 1: The incredible discovery that rewrote history
In 1856, quarry workers in a peaceful German valley stumbled across 16 bones that would shake the foundations of science.
This is the incredible story of 'Neanderthal 1', the first ever Neanderthal to be recognised as a different species. A discovery that sparked a long scientific war and a complete reimagining of humanity's story.
We visit Neanderthal 1's final resting place, rediscovered after being lost for more than 100 years, to find out what his bones tell us about his life and death.
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