Secrets of the Neanderthals

May 2, 2024

1h 20m

★ 6.7

Overview

This documentary delves into the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals and what their fossil record tells us about their lives and disappearance.

Genres

Documentary

Mystery

History

Production Companies

BBC Studios Science Unit

Secrets of the Neanderthals Trailers

Cast

Narrator (voice)

Patrick Stewart

Older Neanderthal Man

Gabriel Andreu

Older Neanderthal Woman

Caroline Colomei

Younger Neanderthal Man

Kareem Alexander

Younger Neanderthal Woman

Ibbi El Hani

Neanderthal Child

Paula Parunov

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